Autocannon

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	ZPT-90 25mm cannon	The ZPT-90 is a Chinese 25mm autocannon fitted on various vehicles, including the ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle. It is designed for engaging both ground targets and low-flying aircraft.
	DEFA cannon	The DEFA cannon is a French 30 mm revolver-type aircraft cannon developed post-WWII, commonly used on Mirage jets. Known for reliability and a high rate of fire, it became a NATO standard for many decades.
	Rheinmetall BK-5	The BK-5 is a German 50 mm autocannon adapted for aircraft like the Me 410 to destroy Allied bombers at long range. Though powerful, its size and low rate of fire limited effectiveness.
	Bordkanone 3,7 (BK 3,7)	The BK 3,7 was a German WWII 37 mm autocannon mounted on aircraft like the Ju 87G for anti-tank roles. It was effective against light armor and famously used by ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel.
	MK 101 cannon	The MK 101 was a 30mm German autocannon used in WWII, notably in aircraft like the Hs 129. It had powerful armor-piercing capabilities but was relatively low in rate of fire.
	MK 103 cannon	An improved version of the MK 101, the MK 103 was a German 30mm aircraft cannon with a higher rate of fire. It was used against both air and ground targets and could fire high-explosive and AP rounds.
	MK 108 cannon	The MK 108 was a short-barreled 30mm German aircraft cannon developed for rapid firing at bomber formations. It was lightweight, had a high rate of fire, and was widely used in late-war Luftwaffe fighters.
	Becker M2 20mm cannon	The Becker Type M2 is a German 20mm autocannon developed during World War I, primarily for aircraft use. It was one of the earliest gas-operated autocannons, influencing later weapon designs.
	Mauser BK-27 Cannon	The Mauser BK-27 is a German 27mm revolver cannon used primarily in fighter aircraft. Known for its high rate of fire and precision, it remains in service with NATO air forces.
	DARDO Breda Type 70	The DARDO is an Italian twin 40mm naval anti-aircraft system based on the Breda Type 70 autocannon. It is radar-guided and used primarily on naval vessels for close-in air defense.
	Type 99 Mark 1 Autocannon	A Japanese 20mm aircraft-mounted autocannon used during World War II. It was based on the Oerlikon design and served as the primary armament for Japanese fighter planes.
	Ho-401 cannon	The Ho-401 was a Japanese 57 mm aircraft cannon developed late in WWII for bomber defense or anti-tank use. Due to its bulk and the war's end, it saw little deployment.
	Type 2 cannon	The Japanese Type 2 is a 30 mm aircraft cannon used during WWII. It was based on the German MG FF and provided decent firepower in fighter aircraft.
	Type 5 cannon	The Type 5 was a late-war Japanese 30 mm aircraft cannon intended to counter heavily armored U.S. bombers. It offered great firepower but suffered from production delays and limited deployment.
	Ho-155 cannon	A 30 mm Japanese aircraft cannon, the Ho-155 was designed for greater destructive power against bombers. It was an improvement over earlier models but arrived too late to influence the war.
	Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun	A widely used anti-aircraft autocannon developed by the Swedish company Bofors in the 1930s. It was known for its reliability, rate of fire, and effectiveness against aircraft and light ground targets, serving many nations during World War II and afterward.
	Oerlikon GDF	The Oerlikon GDF is a Swiss twin 35mm anti-aircraft gun system used worldwide. Known for its accuracy and high rate of fire, it is often paired with fire-control radars for air defense roles.
	Hispano-Suiza HS.404	A series of 20mm autocannons developed by the Swiss company Hispano-Suiza, used in aircraft and ground vehicles during World War II and beyond for their high rate of fire and effectiveness against aircraft.
	Oerlikon KCB	The Oerlikon KCB is a 30mm autocannon derived from the Hispano-Suiza lineage and used in naval and land roles. Known for its accuracy and durability, it saw service in several NATO countries.
	Oerlikon 20mm cannon	The Oerlikon 20mm cannon is a Swiss-designed autocannon used extensively in anti-aircraft and naval roles during World War II and beyond. Renowned for its reliability and rapid fire rate, it became a standard weapon for Allied forces.
	1-inch Pom-Pom Maxim	An early autocannon developed by Hiram Maxim, firing 1-inch explosive projectiles. It was used in naval and land defense roles, offering rapid firepower against small vessels and aircraft.
	ADEN cannon	The ADEN is a British 30 mm revolver cannon widely used on post-WWII jet aircraft. It delivers high firepower through a gas-operated mechanism and became standard on many RAF jets.
	Rolls-Royce 40 mm cannon	This British autocannon, developed late in WWII, was intended for aircraft use, particularly against bombers. It was powerful but saw limited service due to the war's end.
	Vickers 40 mm Class S gun	The Vickers S was a British aircraft cannon used on the Hurricane Mk IID for tank-busting duties in North Africa. It fired powerful 40 mm rounds capable of penetrating armored vehicles.
	COW 37 mm gun	The COW gun (Coventry Ordnance Works) was a British 37 mm autocannon developed in WWI for aircraft use. Although innovative, it saw limited use due to its large size and slow firing rate.
	40CT cannon	The 40CT is a 40mm cased telescoped cannon developed by CTA International, designed for modern armored vehicles. It offers high lethality in a compact form factor and is featured on vehicles like the British Ajax and French Jaguar.
	XM913 chain gun	The XM913 is a 50 mm autocannon developed for next-generation U.S. Army combat vehicles. It offers extended range and firepower compared to current 30 mm systems, using an electrically driven chain mechanism.
	Colt Mk 12 cannon	The Colt Mk 12 is a 20 mm aircraft autocannon developed from the Hispano series, used on U.S. Navy jets in the 1950s-60s. While offering improved ballistics, it was often criticized for jamming under combat conditions.
	GAU-8 Avenger	The GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm rotary cannon designed for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. It is one of the most powerful aircraft cannons ever fielded, capable of shredding tanks and fortifications with depleted uranium rounds.
	GAU-12 Equalizer	The GAU-12/U is a 25 mm five-barrel Gatling gun used on aircraft like the AV-8B Harrier and AC-130. It offers a balance between destructive power and high rate of fire.
	M4 autocannon	The M4 was a U.S. 37 mm aircraft cannon derived from the M1 anti-tank gun, used in aircraft like the P-39 Airacobra. It offered good armor penetration but was considered heavy and limited in its combat effectiveness.
	M242 Bushmaster	The M242 Bushmaster is a 25mm chain gun used primarily on the M2/M3 Bradley IFVs and naval platforms. Renowned for its reliability and accuracy, it uses a chain-driven mechanism to reduce jamming and fires a variety of ammunition types.
	M197 electric cannon	The M197 is a three-barreled 20mm rotary cannon used on helicopters like the AH-1 Cobra. It is lighter than the M61 Vulcan and suitable for helicopter applications due to reduced recoil and weight.
	M61 Vulcan	The M61 Vulcan is a six-barrel 20mm rotary cannon used in U.S. jet fighters and naval platforms. With a firing rate up to 6,000 rounds per minute, it is renowned for its devastating air-to-air capability.
	ShVAK cannon	The ShVAK is a 20 mm autocannon developed in the Soviet Union, known for its use in numerous WWII fighter aircraft. Compact and fast-firing, it struck a balance between power and rate of fire.
	Berezin B-20	An evolution of the UB, the B-20 is a 20 mm aircraft cannon combining firepower with the lightweight design of a machine gun. It became a common armament on Soviet fighters during WWII's later stages.
	Nudelman-Suranov NS-37	This 37 mm autocannon was mounted on Soviet aircraft like the Il-2 for ground attack roles. Its powerful shells could penetrate armored vehicles but had limited ammo and high recoil.
	Nudelman-Rikhter NR-30	The NR-30 is a 30 mm Soviet aircraft cannon known for its use on MiG-19 and MiG-21 fighters. It combined excellent firepower with a relatively high rate of fire for its size.
	Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-1	The GSh-30-1 is a lightweight, high-velocity 30 mm cannon used in many modern Russian aircraft. Its compact design and high rate of fire make it ideal for close-in aerial combat.
	AK-230	A Soviet twin-barreled 30 mm naval autocannon, the AK-230 is radar-guided and used for close-in air and missile defense. It was widely deployed on Soviet and allied warships during the Cold War.
	Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23	The GSh-23 is a twin-barrel, 23 mm Soviet aircraft cannon using the Gast principle to achieve high cyclic rates. It was widely deployed on Soviet aircraft from the 1960s onward.
	Nudelman-Suranov NS-23	The NS-23 is a Soviet 23 mm aircraft cannon developed during WWII, using a short-recoil mechanism. It replaced earlier ShVAK cannons and equipped fighters like the MiG-15 before being succeeded by the NR-23.
	Afanasev Makarov AM-23	The AM-23 is a Soviet 23 mm autocannon designed for bomber defense, offering high rate of fire and reliability. It was commonly mounted in Tu-16 and Il-28 bombers during the Cold War.
	Nudelman N-37	The N-37 is a powerful Soviet 37 mm aircraft cannon developed for use in jet fighters such as the MiG-15. It offered tremendous firepower against bombers but had a low rate of fire and limited ammunition capacity.
	Shipunov 2A42	The 2A42 is a 30mm autocannon developed by the Soviet Union for the BMP-2 and other armored vehicles. It offers selective fire modes and is effective against both infantry and light armored targets.
	ZU-23 Autocannon	The ZU-23 is a Soviet 23mm twin-barrel anti-aircraft autocannon designed for mobile and stationary defense. Its versatility and effectiveness have made it a common choice for ground and air targets in conflicts worldwide.