It looked to have five or six barrels that rotated and spit out rounds at an incredible rate. It was used in the scene where the T-100 was holding off an entire platoon of cops. Is this a real weapon or is it a prop man’s fantasy like a 40-watt plasma rifle?
If it is a real weapon what is it called and who manufactures such a machine of retribution?
2006-12-03 21:01:36 · 7 answers · asked by blackbyrd 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A minigun?
2006-12-03 21:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by snoozer282 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Minigun. This was also what Jesse Ventura carried in the Schwarzenegger film 'Predator'.
Miniguns are real, but the ridiculous recoil (120kg force), weight and weight of ammo mean individual people do not carry them, except (rarely) heavy infantry. Certainly people do not run around firing them. Also you tend to run out of ammo real quick (tens of seconds, not minutes).
They are usually mounted on helicopters, planes, vehicles such as a Humvee or mounts.
Manufacturers include GE.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minigun
You might like to read
http://world.guns.ru/machine/minigun-e.htm
"Hollywood Miniguns: Predator vs. common sense"
"Predator" gave the impression that the Miniguns can be used for infantry support. It must be noted, that in this movie a special, blank firing version of the Minigun was sued. The electric motor was powered via cable, hidden in the actor's pants, and the actor had to carry bulletproof vest and protective mask to avoid injuries from the fast and violently ejecting empty cases. Had this gun being fired using real ammunition, the actor would ended lying on his back, being forced off the legs by the violent recoil.
2006-12-03 21:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by smci 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although the design dates back to Richard J. Gatling's famous Civil War era weapon of mass carnage, the Gatling and its miniaturized counterpart (the minigun) are still in wide use by the military. They are usually found on turrets, i.e. helicopters (to spray the battlefield with lead) and battleship AMS systems (linked to a computer to automatically shoot down incoming missiles). Hand held Arnold Schwarzenegger-style devices are most common in videogames and movies, although they do exist.
You can't buy an actual working weapon (unless you have a permit), but some rather strange individuals are marketing a version chambered for BBs:
http://www.pipersprecisionproducts.com/m134_6mm.htm
2006-12-03 21:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by Wise1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a minigun-it's what made the C-47 AKA "Puff the Magic Dragon" such an effective weapon in Vietnam.
2006-12-03 21:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT was a mini-gun
And while it was all Hollywood it would be pretty cool to be able to run around with a mini-gun and just shoot the crap out of things. Nevermind all of reality that states you cant carry enough rounds or a battery to operate the gun etc...
2006-12-04 01:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by JohnRingold 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called a mini gun Yes it is real A company in the us makes it try you tune you might be able to find one in action
2006-12-03 21:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Normefoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
7.62mm GE M134 Mini Gun
M134 Gun System
Length 31.56 in. 80.16 cm.
Width 12.0 in. 30.48 cm.
Height 9.5 in. 24.13 cm.
Weight
Gun, M134 7.62 NATO 35 lbs. 15.75 kgs.
Drive Motor, 28 Volts, DC, AC 8 lbs. 3.6 kgs.
Feeder/Delinker 10.16 lbs. 4.57 kgs.
Gun Control Unit 4.16 lbs. 1.87 kgs.
Gun DriveGear Housing 1.16 lbs. 0.52 kgs.
Cables 2.5 lbs. 1.12 kgs.
Battery User Specificied. User Specified
Mount
Yoke 2.3 lbs. 1.03 kgs.
Pintle 1 lbs. 0.45 kgs.
Vertical Arm 5.0 lbs. 2.25 kgs.
Height (from mounting surface) 13.45 in. 34.16 cm.
Ammunition Items
Magazine, 1,500 Rounds Empty 33.0 lbs. 14.8 kgs.
Full 130.0 lbs. 58.5 kgs.
Magazine, 4,000 Rounds Empty 25.0 lbs. 11.25 kgs.
Full 285.0 lbs. 128.25 kgs.
Feed Chute Length 7.0 feet 2.13 meters
Feed Chute Weight 6.0 lbs. 2.7 kgs.
Total System Weight
without Ammunition, Battery or Mount 60.98 lbs. 27.44 kgs.
Feed System Linked Ammuntion Belt
Firing Rate 3000 shots per minute (spm)
Acceleration Time 0.5 Seconds
Deceleration Time 0.25 Seconds
Dispersion Hard Mount, 6.5 Mils, 80% Circle
Operation Electric External Power
Power Requirements
Max at Startup 28 Volts DC 400 amps
Continuous 28 Volts DC 40 amps
Voltage AC Available
Reliability/System Integrity
Barrel Life 200,000 rounds
Reliability 500,000 MRBF
System Life 1,500,000 rounds
Gun Life (before rebuild) 1,500,000 rounds
Mean Rounds between Jams 30,000 rounds
Recoil Forces (at 3000 spm)
Average 150 lbs. 67.5 kgs.
Peak 300 lbs. 135 kgs.
Operating Temperature Range
Minimum -65°F -53°C
Maximum 165°F 73°C
Barrel
Rotation of Barrel Cluster Counterclockwise viewed from breech end
Overall Length 22 in. 55.88 cm.
Weight 2.5 lbs. 1.12 kgs.
Grooves 4
Twist Right Hand
Rifled Length 20 in. 50.8 cm.
One Turn In 10 in. 25.4 cm.
2006-12-03 21:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋