Miniguns

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf shooting
gptkbp:appearance cylindrical barrel cluster
gptkbp:barrelLength multiple
gptkbp:caliber typically 7.62×51mm NATO
gptkbp:feature air-cooled
belt-fed
externally powered
sustained fire
gptkbp:firing_mechanism electric motor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Miniguns
gptkbp:influenced artillery
gptkbp:inventedBy 1960s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction rotary barrel
gptkbp:nickname Gatling gun (modern)
gptkbp:notableModel gptkb:M134_Minigun
gptkbp:rateOfFire high
gptkbp:type shooting
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:military
helicopters
naval vessels
modern conflicts
ground vehicles
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:aircraft
suppressive fire
vehicle defense
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Protector-class_patrol_boat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7