Offered here is a New Old Stock (NOS) 20mm M61 Housing Cover, a critical component for the M61 Vulcan used across a wide range of U.S. Air Force and Army air and ground platforms. Manufactured under Part Number 7268556 and cataloged under NSN 1005-00-699-9985 / 5340-00-699-9985 and FSN 1005-699-9985, this housing cover is an authentic, military-grade part designed to serve as a structural and protective element in the M61 Vulcan 20mm rotary cannon system.

Platform Compatibility

This housing cover was originally engineered for use in multiple high-performance systems including:

F-15 Eagle (19F Aircraft)
F-16 Fighting Falcon (26F Aircraft)
M61A1 and M61A2 Vulcan cannons in aircraft and ground platforms
M163 VADS (Vulcan Air Defense System) – M163, M163A1, M163A2 PIVADS
M741 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Systems
Armament Sustainment Programs and AN/USQ-190 (MIDS JTRS)
F100-PW-100 Turbine Engines (Airframe Integration)

This part was issued as a high-value service component under several support and sustainment programs managed by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Product Details

Item: M61 Vulcan Housing Cover
Part Number: 7268556
NSN: 1005-00-699-9985 / 5340-00-699-9985
FSN: 1005-699-9985
Condition: New Old Stock – original preservation packaging, unused
Material: Precision-machined alloy designed for high-stress aerospace and defense applications
Application: M61 20mm rotary cannon integration and structural alignment housing

Historical Context

The M61 Vulcan cannon is a six-barreled, 20mm Gatling gun that has served the U.S. military since the 1950s. It is renowned for its reliability, high rate of fire (up to 6,000 rounds per minute), and long-standing service in both air superiority and ground-based air defense systems. The housing cover plays a key role in enclosing and supporting the rotating mechanism and recoil assembly, ensuring mechanical integrity during extended firing cycles.

Ideal For:

M61 gun restorations
M163 or Vulcan gunnery system collectors
Aviation and Air Defense Museum exhibits
Defense contractors and legacy systems support
Cold War and modern ordnance collections

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine M61 Vulcan system component, suitable for display, documentation, or restoration use. Once these NOS parts are gone, they will be difficult to source again.

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This item is new/old stock but may have some storage and handling wear.

Pictures are stock images of our inventory. Unless otherwise noted, you will not be receiving the exact item shown in the pictures. The pictures are representative of the item's general condition. The item you receive might be slightly better, or worse, condition than was shown in the pictures.

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