When was the M134 Minigun invented?
1960
M134 Minigun
| Machine Gun, High Rate, Caliber 7.62-mm, M134 | |
|---|---|
| Designer | General Electric |
| Designed | 1960 |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Dillon Aero Garwood Industries Profense |
| Produced | 1962–present |
Who invented the minigun?
General Electric
M134 Minigun/Inventors
Was the M134 used in Vietnam?
In the 1960s, the United States armed forces began exploring modern variants of the electric-powered, rotating barrel Gatling gun-style weapons for use in the Vietnam War. The resulting weapon, designated M134 and known popularly as the Minigun, could fire up to 4,000 rounds per minute without overheating.
Does Russia have a minigun?
The Glagolev-Shipunov-Gryazev GShG-7.62 (Russian: Глаголев-Шипунов-Грязев ГШГ-7,62) is a four-barreled rotary machine gun designed in the Soviet Union, similar to firearms such as the M134 Minigun….GShG-7.62 machine gun.
| Glagolev-Shipunov-Gryazev GShG-7.62 rotary machine gun | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1970–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18.50 kg |
| Length | 800 mm |
Can small arms fire take down a helicopter?
You can certainly shoot down a military helicopter with a machine gun, or even a rifle. But you would be foolish to target the rotor blades. Most bullets would pass without hitting anything, and critical damage would probably require two or more hits on the same rotor to weaken it enough to fail.
What gun did Danny Glover use in Predator 2?
Film
| Gun | Character | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson 5906 | Sgt. Roger Murtaugh | Lethal Weapon 2 |
| Heckler & Koch MP5A3 | ||
| Desert Eagle | LAPD Det. Lt. Mike Harrigan | Predator 2 |
| Flintlock Pistol |
What kind of weapon is the M134 Minigun?
The M134 is a minigun of US origin. It was developed by General Electric in 1960 as armament for helicopters and to be used in aircraft gun pods. The name M134 is the US Army designation, the marketing name Minigun has become popular and is even used to refer to rotary barrel weapons in general.
What kind of ammunition does the Profense M134 Minigun use?
Optionally, the minigun can be equipped with a “Dual Rate” digitally controlled GCU that allows the user to select either a 1500 RPM or 3000 RPM rate of fire. The M134 fires the standard 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge and utilizes a link-fed ammunition system (M13 Link).
What is the muzzle velocity of a M134 machine gun?
Machine Gun, High Rate, Caliber 7.62-mm, M134 Action Electrically driven rotary breech Rate of fire Variable, 2,000–6,000 rpm Muzzle velocity 2,800 ft/s (850 m/s) Maximum firing range 3,280 ft (1,000 m; 1,090 yd)
Where does the power from the M134 come from?
The M134 is driven from a self-contained battery power supply, or power provided from the platform vehicle’s electrical system. According to Profense, their M134 is the most technically advanced M134 weapon system available supporting U.S. defense forces, as well as NATO and non-NATO allies.