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MeekAndMild · May 13, 2005, 11:58 PM

I wonder if there are any transferrable 20 mm Oerlikons left in the world, and if so how much would they cost?

Also, would they be licenced as machine guns or DDs?

IIRC Oerlikon was a Swiss firm which sold to both Allies and Axis during WW-II. I recall reading US warships used these cannons and they were credited with shooting down many Kamakazis.

May 13, 2005, 11:58 PM	#1
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	Transferrable Oerlikon question? I wonder if there are any transferrable 20 mm Oerlikons left in the world, and if so how much would they cost? Also, would they be licenced as machine guns or DDs? IIRC Oerlikon was a Swiss firm which sold to both Allies and Axis during WW-II. I recall reading US warships used these cannons and they were credited with shooting down many Kamakazis.