Minigun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:special_forces
gptkbp:barrel_count 6 barrels
gptkbp:barrel_length approximately 24 inches (61 cm)
gptkbp:barrel_type Machine gun
Linked ammunition
2000 rounds
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_role Suppression of enemy forces
gptkbp:cooling_system Air-cooled
Rotating barrels cool during operation
gptkbp:design_feature High rate of fire
Electric drive system
Rotating barrel system
gptkbp:feed_system Belt-fed
gptkbp:fighting_style Effective against light vehicles
Effective in suppressive fire
Effective against personnel
Effective in close air support
gptkbp:firing_mechanism gptkb:Automatic
Gatling-style rotating barrels
gptkbp:first_introduced 1960s
gptkbp:gun_classification Crew-served weapon
gptkbp:gunpowder_type Smokeless powder
gptkbp:historical_significance Iconic weapon in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Minigun
gptkbp:length approximately 49 inches (124 cm)
gptkbp:maintenance Regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:media_appearances Movies and video games
gptkbp:mounting_options Ground, vehicle, or aircraft
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:electric_vehicles
gptkbp:origin Gatling design
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Electricity
gptkbp:range 1,500 meters
over 3,000 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire up to 6000 RPM
2000-6000 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil gptkb:Significant
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
gptkbp:safety_features Manual safety switch
gptkbp:training Specialized training required
gptkbp:transportation Transported in cases
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:used_in Various conflicts
gptkbp:uses Helicopters
Naval vessels
Ground vehicles
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M134
gptkbp:weight approximately 85 pounds (39 kg)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rage_2
gptkb:Jinx
gptkb:Heavy
gptkb:Super_Mutant_Commander
gptkb:Super_Mutant_General
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5