The CV9035’s 35 mm Bushmaster III cannon is one of the most powerful infantry fighting vehicle weapons currently fielded in the West, giving the CV90 platform a level of firepower that begins to overlap with light tanks while still retaining its infantry transport role. Unlike older autocannons that rely on recoil or gas operation, the Bushmaster III is a chain driven externally powered weapon, meaning an electric motor cycles the action, greatly improving reliability and reducing the likelihood of catastrophic jams during combat. Chambered in the powerful 35×228 mm NATO round, the cannon delivers a major leap in lethality over traditional 20 mm, 25 mm, and even many 30 mm systems through a combination of higher projectile mass, greater muzzle velocity, and larger explosive payloads. The weapon can fire a wide range of ammunition including APFSDS armor piercing rounds capable of penetrat

Source: CV9035 MKIII 35mm Bushmaster Cannon: FIRING RANGE