Minigun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Super_Mutant_Commander
gptkb:Super_Mutant_General
gptkbp:armament Smokeless powder
Crew-served weapon
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:broadcasts Belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
6 barrels
gptkbp:combat_role Suppression of enemy forces
gptkbp:cooling_system Air-cooled
Rotating barrels cool during operation
gptkbp:features High rate of fire
Electric drive system
Rotating barrel system
gptkbp:fighting_style Effective against light vehicles
Effective in suppressive fire
Effective against personnel
Effective in close air support
gptkbp:first_introduced 1960s
gptkbp:historical_significance Iconic weapon in modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Minigun
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:length Machine gun
Linked ammunition
approximately 49 inches (124 cm)
2000 rounds
approximately 24 inches (61 cm)
gptkbp:lens_type Ground, vehicle, or aircraft
gptkbp:maintenance Regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:media_appearances Movies and video games
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:automobile
gptkbp:origin Gatling design
gptkbp:power_output 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:Automatic
gptkb:Significant
Gatling-style rotating barrels
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
gptkbp:safety_features Manual safety switch
gptkbp:training Specialized training required
gptkbp:transportation Transported in cases
gptkbp:used_in Various conflicts
gptkbp:uses Helicopters
Naval vessels
Ground vehicles
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M134
gptkbp:weight approximately 85 pounds (39 kg)