British, 1978, 30mm Aden (Armament Development, Enfield) HE Practice Cannister Shot, Radway Green, Inert

*British, 1978, 30mm Aden (Armament Development, Enfield) HE Practice Cannister Shot, Radway Green, Inert*

The ADEN cannon was produced by the Royal Small Arms Factory. This 30mm revolver cannon found extensive use on various military aircraft, notably those belonging to the British Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm. Developed after World War II, it was specifically designed to fulfil the British Air Ministry’s need for enhanced firepower in aircraft armament. Electrically fired and fully automatic once loaded, the ADEN cannon significantly increased lethality in aerial combat.

Approx measurements: 20.7cm tall, 3.2cm diameter base
Marked above base: 476 CY 9 Prac 4*Z
Marked on Extract Groove: J30mm RG 78
Marked on the base: HE, 5

Marked above the base:
"476" is the lot number
“CY” is Royal Ordnance Factory Chorley which was the filling station.
"9" is the date and clearly the first letter has rubbed off - likely "79"
“PRAC” is for Practice.
“4*Z” is Practice Mark 4 and the “Z” is for nitrocellulose propellant.
“J” is the case type
“RG” is the manufacturer Radway Green.
“78” is the date.
"HE" is "High-Explosive

*Condition*
Good used condition. Inert. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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