WWII GERMAN ARMAMENT Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 108 30mm cannon

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The MK 108 is a 30mm weapon designed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, with a caliber of 30mm and a length of 1057mm. It weighs 58kg and has a firing rate of 660 rounds per minute. The muzzle velocity ranges from 500m to 540m, with projectile weights of 33g and cartridge weights of 480g. Originally designed in 1940 and first used in 1942, this weapon was primarily used on Luftwaffe aircraft such as Focke-Wulf's FW-190, FW-152, FW-154, FW TA 183, FW TA 283, FW Volksjäger, and "Flitzer." One of the MK 108's most notable features is its easy maintenance and minimal backlash; however, it does have limitations such as a short range and the potential for cartridge breakage during shooting.