The Minigun is used by several branches of the U.S. military. Versions are designated M134 and XM196 by the United States Army, and GAU-2/A and GAU-17/A by the U.S. Air Force and …

The M134 GAU-17 “Vulcan” cannon is a six-barreled, air cooled, medium machine gun used primarily as a fire suppression weapon in aircraft for the U.S. military. The so-called “Gatling” …

Aug 21, 2019 · The General Electric GAU-17/A "minigun" represents the USAF/USN derivative of the U.S. Army's Vietnam War-era General Electric M134 Minigun vehicler-mounted weapon …

The Army designation for the 7.62x51mm minigun is the M134 while the Air Force and Navy designate the system as the GAU-2/A (fixed mount) and the GAU-17/A (flexible mount). Bases …

The GAU-17/A utilized on the UH-1N, H-3, and H-60 aircraft, is a crew served, electrically driven, 6 barreled, rotary action, percussion fired weapon, with a maxi-mum rate of fire of 6000 rounds …

Mar 29, 2023 · Despite its 1960s roots, the GAU 17/A is still used by conventional and combat operations troops today. When the original GUA-17 was being devised, the project was given …

The Minigun (also known as the M134, GAU-17/A, and Mk 25 Mod 0) is a 7.62 mm, multi-barrel heavy machine gun with a high rate of fire (2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute), employing …

Serving in multiple branches of the US military and numerous armed forces worldwide, the M134 Gau-17 is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Gatling Gun’s innovation and adaptability. …

Apr 9, 2025 · Explore the capabilities and history of the M134 GAU-17, a crucial medium machine gun for the U.S. military. The M134 GAU-17 is a significant advancement in military firearm …

The General Electric GAU-17/A "Minigun" represents the USAF/USN derivative of the US Army Vietnam War-era General Electric M134 Minigun Vehicle Weapon System. The operation of …