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A "minigun" is an externally powered multi-rotating barreled gun that shoots the 7.62x51mm NATO round (".30cal") anywhere from 2000-6000 rounds per minute depending on the specific variant and gearing. Typical firing rate is about 4000 rounds per minute, or about 66 rounds per second. For reference, an AK47 fires about 10 rounds per second.
The typical 7.62x51mm NATO round has a muzzle energy of 3500 joules yielding a overall muzzle energy delivery rate of 231kW.
A "chaingun" is an externally powered single barreled gun that uses a chain drive to operate the reciprocating bolt with extreme ruggedness and reliability. The standard Mk242 chaingun shoots the 25x137mm cannon round at an average of 180 rounds per minute, or 3 shots per second.
A typical 25x137mm round has a muzzle energy of 105,000 to 120,000 joules depending on the type of projective (AP/Sabot/HEI) yielding an overall muzzle energy delivery rate of 360kW for the Mk 242 chaingun - not including the POI effect of HEI munitions.
Short answer: Minigun fires faster. Chaingun delivers more power in a shorter amount of time more reliably with more types of munitions. At the end of the day, a minigun is just a quick gun and the chaingnun is an autocannon. Chaingun for the win.
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How big is a minigun?
Mini.
What is the difference between a minigun and a Gatling gun?
The Minigun is Gatling gun where the barrels are powered by an electric motor. The Gatling gun, was a hand cranked, multi-barreled gun.
How many rounds can a M134 minigun fire every second?
The M-134D and M-134DT fires 50 rounds every second, or about 3,000 rounds per minute. Meaning the six barrels rotate up to 1112 RPM in half a second.
Which color fade faster in the sunlight?
well red fades the faster
What evaporates faster water or soy sauce?
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What is the best weapon on thing thing?
Probably the minigun/chaingun, or maybe that gun is in madness.
Can you get a minigun on Call of Duty?
The only way to get a minigun in call of duty 4 is to go on the mission 'Heat' and use the minigun in the crashed helicopter.
What button do you press to get the minigun out on bunny invasion 2?
what button do you press to get the minigun
Is a minigun a military gun?
Yes. The M134 'Minigun' is designed for military applications.
Is minigun the best weapon?
Minigun is the best weapon because its lot of ammo and really deadly
Why is a minigun called minigun?
It was considered a scaled down - or miniature - version of the Vulcan 20mm cannon.
How big is a minigun?
Mini.
What Special weapons are in Resident Evil 5?
A minigun for Chris and a Longbow for Sheeva A minigun for Chris and a Longbow for Sheeva
How much does a minigun cost?
You can't by a minigun. They belong to U.S. Army and it's allies. Besides it's illegal to the public.
What are the advantages of the MG3?
The Advantages of the MG3 is: 1) The MG3 is lighter than the Minigun. 2) The MG3 has more accuracy than the Minigun 3) The MG3 is much cheaper than the Minigun. ( Unfortunately, the offer for the Permanent MG3 is over and so is the Minigun. The cost of the MG3 Permanent is either 10,600 or 12,000 cash ) Thank you !
Is a minigun accurate?
Quite accurate.
What caliber is the minigun?
7.62 NATO
