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M134 Minigun

designed by General Electric

Machine gunsUnited StatesIn service since 1963
M134 Minigun
Overall length 802 mm
Photo: supplied by Armory Atlas · background removed

Key specs

Caliber
7.62×51mm NATO
Action
Electric motor (rotary barrels)
Rate of fire
2000–6000 rds/min
Muzzle velocity
853 m/s
Magazine
5 rounds
Weight (empty)
38.56 kg
Length
802 mm
Barrel length
559 mm
Designer
General Electric
Designed
1960
Production start
1963

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Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Vietnam WarSoviet–Afghan WarFalklands WarGulf WarWar in AfghanistanIraq War

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: M134 Minigun, Wikipedia