rwieder 0 #1 June 8, 2009 My oldest son just e-mailed me this. This is one wicked ass gun. I'm fairly certain they use air to cool the barrells, just haven't figured it out yet. Check out the link. Go Here To See This Very Wicked Gun And People Bitch About Assault Rifles.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #2 June 8, 2009 QuoteMy oldest son just e-mailed me this. This is one wicked ass gun. I'm fairly certain they use air to cool the barrells, just haven't figured it out yet. Check out the link. Go Here To See This Wicked Gun GE really does bring good things to life, like the M134 minigun now produced in updated form by Dillon Aero. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 June 8, 2009 I'd like to hear the opinions of the gun experts here on this one. Is it really effective to spray so many bullets out at once? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 June 8, 2009 SF teams have been mounting those on gun trucks/Hummers since around 2005. The scunnion they bring and the bad guys reaction to one when it opens up is simply amazing to watch. They do require a good deal of maintenance and the gunner needs to know a good deal about the weapon to make it operate correctly."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #5 June 8, 2009 While i'm certainly no expert on urban warfare, i believe i can safely make the statement that the more lead you can spray, the more heads you can keep down until countermeasures can be utilized. I estimate that this weapon fires 1200-1500 RPS. It is of course belt driven, and earlier i said i felt as if the barrell was cooled by air, i'm not sure but when the second SUV drove up there was a trickle of water coming down the port low side of the gun. My son told me this gun is utilized for defense from roof top fire ie: RPG's Grenade Launchers, etc...My son also advises me that these SUVS have PRG capability as well. But is anybody really wanna kill our Commander & Cheif??-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #6 June 8, 2009 In this video, it sounds more like 3000-4500 Rounds per minute. the Buzz-saw sounds very close to our CIWS when we do PAC fires. QuoteBut is anybody really wanna kill our Commander & Cheif?? He represents America. He is a target._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,118 #7 June 8, 2009 >But is anybody really wanna kill our Commander & Cheif?? There have already been a few (fortunately abortive and unsuccessful) attempts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #8 June 9, 2009 QuoteWhile i'm certainly no expert on urban warfare, i believe i can safely make the statement that the more lead you can spray, the more heads you can keep down until countermeasures can be utilized. I estimate that this weapon fires 1200-1500 RPS.It is of course belt driven, and earlier i said i felt as if the barrell was cooled by air, i'm not sure but when the second SUV drove up there was a trickle of water coming down the port low side of the gun. 3000-6000 RPM. Air cooled. Electrically driven. Updated GE M134 minigun in 7.62x51 NATO which is nearly the same as .308 Winchester. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 June 9, 2009 QuoteQuoteWhile i'm certainly no expert on urban warfare, i believe i can safely make the statement that the more lead you can spray, the more heads you can keep down until countermeasures can be utilized. I estimate that this weapon fires 1200-1500 RPS.It is of course belt driven, and earlier i said i felt as if the barrell was cooled by air, i'm not sure but when the second SUV drove up there was a trickle of water coming down the port low side of the gun. 3000-6000 RPM. Air cooled. Electrically driven. Updated GE M134 minigun in 7.62x51 NATO which is nearly the same as .308 Winchester. yep it is just not as hot a load, the oppsosite of 5.56mm NATO and .223 rem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #10 June 9, 2009 QuoteI'd like to hear the opinions of the gun experts here on this one. Is it really effective to spray so many bullets out at once? http://www.break.com/usercontent/2006/8/Minigun-Fun-142451.htmlwww.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #11 June 9, 2009 As much point as a cock on a priest. Seeing as wherever the POTUS goes he closes half the bloody city and is surrounded by hundreds of Secret Service. And thats just when he's visiting European capitals. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 June 9, 2009 At the recent Annapolis graduation, the cadets were told they couldn't wear their swords (part of the dress uniform, and about as sharp as a butter knife).Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #13 June 10, 2009 Maybe the Secret Service gunner is a really really crap shot?LOLWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #14 June 10, 2009 QuoteAt the recent Annapolis graduation, the cadets were told they couldn't wear their swords (part of the dress uniform, and about as sharp as a butter knife). Because Annapolis grads are likely to be terrorists?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 June 10, 2009 Damnifino....didn't make a lick of sense to me, especially seeing as how those same cadets will, in a few more months, be getting the keys to supersonic fighters, bombers, ships....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,118 #16 June 10, 2009 >Because Annapolis grads are likely to be terrorists? Probably more because a missing sword is a bigger deal when the president is there than when he isn't. And if these are the swords I am thinking of, they are dull but quite pointy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #17 June 10, 2009 I've seen (and handled) Navy dress swords, and they certainly weren't "quite pointy". They did, however, have better points than butter knives (though not by much).Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,118 #18 June 10, 2009 >They did, however, have better points than butter knives (though not by much). Yep. They're definitely not toys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 June 10, 2009 Quote>They did, however, have better points than butter knives (though not by much). Yep. They're definitely not toys. Never said they were - just said they weren't 'quite pointy'.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 June 10, 2009 QuoteI'd like to hear the opinions of the gun experts here on this one. Is it really effective to spray so many bullets out at once? Seeing how I am probably the only one posting in this thread who has actually used this weapon in combat, I can definitively say that it is effective to have a weapon with this capability. Especially when you are operating as a small element and can effectively deliver devastating pinpoint firepower to the intended target. Aside from the 50 cal MG, this is the weapon I want on my gun trucks. The only negative thing I can say about it is the maintenance/parts required and ease of operator induced error which leads to malfunction sometimes. It is also very easy to go through a lot of ammo, very very quickly if the gunner gets trigger happy."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #21 June 10, 2009 Vortex prefers his "Juice Dispenser" because the BG's look so thirstyA nice combo is four trucks, 1 or 2 with a Dillon 134, a M2QCB on 1 or 2 of them and a MK19 Plenty of MK46 and a few LR rifles in the back. That why it would suck to attack a patrol with anything but IED's if they actually engage they will get their asses handed to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #22 June 10, 2009 QuoteThat why it would suck to attack a patrol with anything but IED's if they actually engage they will get their asses handed to them. An IED wouldn't even dent one of those trucks, they've got as much armor as a tank.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 June 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteThat why it would suck to attack a patrol with anything but IED's if they actually engage they will get their asses handed to them. An IED wouldn't even dent one of those trucks, they've got as much armor as a tank. I'm doubting that...do you have a cite?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #24 June 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteThat why it would suck to attack a patrol with anything but IED's if they actually engage they will get their asses handed to them. An IED wouldn't even dent one of those trucks, they've got as much armor as a tank. I'm doubting that...do you have a cite? Somehow, I'm guessing that LouDiamond has the real scoop on that, if he's allowed to divulge it on the internet.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 June 11, 2009 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThat why it would suck to attack a patrol with anything but IED's if they actually engage they will get their asses handed to them. An IED wouldn't even dent one of those trucks, they've got as much armor as a tank. I'm doubting that...do you have a cite? Somehow, I'm guessing that LouDiamond has the real scoop on that, if he's allowed to divulge it on the internet. I don't doubt, but it's rweider that said that...and the MRAP and it's cousins aren't classified programs.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
