Mk 38 25mm Machine Gun System [M242 Bushmaster] • Training Exercises

The MK 38 (M242 Bushmaster) is a 25 mm (25×137mm) chain-driven machine gun system (MGS) installed for ship self-defense. A derivative of the M242 system, the Mk 38 consists of the M242 chain gun and the Mk 88 Mod 0 machine gun mount. The MK 38 MOD 0 25 mm MGS replaced the MK 16 20 mm gun system and was then upgraded to a MK 38 MOD 1 MGS. Designed primarily as a close-range defensive measure, it provides protection against patrol boats, floating mines, and various shore-based targets.

It is an externally powered, chain-driven, single-barrel weapon which may be fired in semi-automatic, burst, or automatic modes. It is fed by a metallic link belt and has dual-feed capability. The term "chain gun" derives from the use of a roller chain that drives the bolt back and forth. The standard rate of fire is 200 rounds per minute. The weapon has an effective range of 3,000 metres (9,800 ft), depending on the type of ammunition used.

Credits: Video by Juanenrique Owings, Patrick Kelley, Tim Comerford, Daniel Gay | United States Department of Defense

Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Corey Hensley

[joebootin]

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[matthewramirez]

These guys are so good they nailed the water everyshot!

[ankushzap]

Red Target hit: 0% Random fishes killed: 100%

[kpelt]

Wasn't in the navy, army vet here. Served as a bradley mechanic and the main gun on the M2A3 Bradley is a bushmaster 25mm M242 gun. Very capable weapon.

[unhinchamas]

They are bringing freedom to the sea this time.

[nipulkradmsinatagras]

The ultimate weapon for mouse hunting right here.

[xFlipx]

The guy out there on the Jet Ski: “Guys, I don’t want to play this game anymore....”

[angelocampo]

God these guys have it way easier than on a Bradley especially to disassemble and assemble

[pranavpawar]

When u are trying to make sure that the cockroach is dead
Edit:OMG thanks for 150+ likes;)

[lamdafriend]

For those who are doubtful about them not scoring hits, its really difficult to score hits in sea conditions, you are moving up, down and sideways, so is the target, and you've got wind to take care as well.

And in real life, the threat would be much bigger, like a skiff or a boat.

[Sniperx]

"No targets were harmed in making of this video".

[markbrown]

This gun is perfect for home defense also .

[ИванПетрович-ис]

Прекрасная кучность! Все снаряды легли точно в море.👏

[kallepalokangas]

"Honey did you kill the spider?"

[chenbn]

I love this gun. The naval ship makes me forget it. Although I have been discharged for a long time, seeing this gun reminds me of the past and salutes the navy here.

[breathtakingtravels]

One minute silence for those fishes in the water☹️

[shihasrasheed]

Finally he realise that another ship of bullet is required to hit one shot

[jrainey]

As a Gunner's Mate onboard DDG994, my watch station was the Starboard side 25mm machinegun. I spent 12 hours per day there while my ship participated in operation" Ernest Will" in the Persian Gulf 1988.

[bigbadword]

That forest camo vest works really well out on the ocean. I could barely see him

[muP]

bullet goes by...

Fish: *Woah WTF !!!*