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20mm Mk16 Autocannon & Mk68 Gun Mount used by RIVER RATS on Brown-Water Navy Gunboats of Vietnam War
This video details the history and technical aspects of the 20mm Mk16 Autocannon mounted on the Mk68 Mod 1 Gun Mount, a system developed for the US Navy's Brown-Water operations during the Vietnam War. It explains the weapon's lineage from the US Air Force's M24 aircraft machine gun, the modifications required for naval use, and its operational context. The presentation includes insights into its ammunition, feed mechanisms, and technical manuals.
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