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Did the defenders of the Alamo use Gatling guns?
Alamo- 1836 Gatling gun- 1862 No.
Is a mini-gun the same as a gatling gun?
That would depend upon how precise you wish to be with your terminology. The proper use of 'Gatling Gun' is to refer to a type of gun created by Richard Gatling during the American Civil War. The original Gatling-gun was a multi-barrel design operated with a handcrank. The inclusion of multiple barrels was a step to minimize heat by distributing it over multiple barrels (thus increasing the amount of time the weapon could be operated) as well as spreading the fouling (residue left by burning powder) which also increased the time the weapon could operate. The term 'Gatling Gun' is often used in modern times as a descriptor and applied to any gun which operates from multiple barrels. The original principles of spreading heat, fouling (in the form of carbon build-up with modern powders) and wear remains sound even as the methods of operating the assembly itself have changed. The M-134 mini-gun was originally produced by General Electric as a scaled-down version of the M-61 Vulcan 20mm Autocannon. The mini-gun itself was identical in all respects to the M-61 except miniaturized to use rifle-cartridges rather than the larger 20mm ordnance. The mini-gun like the Vulcan from which it was derived uses an Electric Motor rather than a hand-crank, or gas-cycling as is common with other modern automatic firearms designs. Thus while the mini-gun shares some design elements pioneered by the Gatling, and serves a similar mission, no the mini-gun is not a Gatling Gun.
Was the Henry rifle used in the Gettysburg battle?
Apparently not, the first recorded use of the Gatling Gun in combat is at the siege of Petersburg a year later.
How would life be different without the Gatling Gun?
Unfortunately, the Gatling gun has not had a significant impact on military tactics. The original Gatling gun was a precursor to the fully automatic machinegun, but its potential was never recognized by those militaries to which it was demonstrated. Those few armies which purchased it never did obtain sufficient quantities for it to make any impact. So, while it was an interesting invention, the impact the Gatling gun had on world history is insignificant. Even in its modern forms, it does not significantly differ from other quick-firing automatic cannons to have any unique effect. In the end, the Gatling gun has had no lasting effect of any measurable amount, so I'd have to say that life (i.e. History) would be no different. OR The basic flaw, built into it by the multi barrell weight is not relevant to surface ships which employ the Close In Weapons System (CLIWS) for defense. It is after all a high technology, multi million dollar variant of the Gatling Gun. Ships also defeat the second limitation of rapid fire weapons which is the ammunition supply chain. Ships that leave port with a ton of fresh banannas and five tons of Ice cream can easily find space for ammunition. The Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) is still in service and is nothing more then a Gatling Gun with attached wings. The AC-130 U (Spooky) and AC-130 H (Spectre) Gunships are a godsend in Close Air Support missions and are dependent on the Gatling Gun design. The M-134 Gun System mounted on various Helicopter and vehicle platforms is a Gatling Gun. While the second section above certainly is true, in that the modern incarnations of the Gatling Gun have found good use, the fact remains that the concept of the Gatling Gun never has made any significant impact on world events. Even the current uses could easily be replaced by other types of rapid-fire devices, without significantly altering their overall performance. In the end, the Gatling Gun simply has not had any measurable impact on world history, unlike the true automatic gas-recoil machine gun as invented by Hiram Maxim, which has gone on to radically change the face of modern land combat.
What effects in history did the gatling gun have?
Not much in US history. US military's preferred to use cannons and rifles. The gun existed, but certainly didn't impress any US military men; Custer intentionally left his Gatling "options" behind in 1876 during the Big Horn Campaign, and if he did regret it, he probably was to occuppied at the time to think too much about it (he only lived for about an hour after the initial engagement).
Can both players use gatling gun in resident evil 5?
No two players cant both use the gatling gun only Chris Redfield can.
What were the inventions of Richard Gatling in addition to the Gatling gun?
Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling also invented a screw propeller, a cotton planter and a steam plow in addition to his famous Gatling gun which the US Patent office termed a machine gun. It was not a machine gun in the modern use of terms, however.
Did the defenders of the Alamo use Gatling guns?
Alamo- 1836 Gatling gun- 1862 No.
What kind of ammo does a Gatling gun use?
45+70 Government
How do you use a gatling gun?
roll it up aim then rain bullets on the enemy
What war was the first war to use a Gatling gun on helicopters?
That was the Vietnam war
Was the Gatling Gun used in the Civil War?
PetersbergYes- limited use later in the war.
Which war was the Gatling Gun invented?
The Gatling Gun was invented before the American Civil War. It saw only limited use in that war, but it was used in following wars around the world by the US and other countries.
What is the highest caliber machine gun?
The highest caliber machine gun in standard use is the .50 Cal. Gatling guns are used in 20mm caliber. XXXXXXXXX Russia and China use a heavy machine gun larger than the .50 cal BMG- it is the Vladmirov KDV (for the Russians), in caliber 14.5mm x 115.
What weapon did the Bedouin use?
The Weapons The Bedoins used are Khanjar, Sling, Gatling Gun and a Sword
When was the first machine gun made?
The stick magazine fed hand cranked gatling gun was probably the first machine gun produced.These were in use around 1875-1880.
How do you use a gun in star wars the complete saga?
in soviet russia, gun use you
