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Minigun That Changed Close Air Support

The General Electric M134 "Minigun" is essentially an electrically-powered Gatling gun - the conceptual operation of the gun is identical to Dr. Gatling's original creation. What has changed, however, ...
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This 1960s US weapon fired 6,000 rounds per minute

The M134 Minigun, a six-barrel rotary machine gun, marked a significant evolution in military hardware during the 1960s. With a staggering capability to fire up to 6,000 bullets per minute, this US ...