M134

M134

Type	Gatling-type machine gun
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1963-present
Used by	See Users below
Production history
Designer	General Electric
Designed	1960
Manufacturer	General Electric, Dillon Aero INC, DeGroat Tactical Armaments, Garwood Industries
Produced	1962–present
Variants	See text
Specifications
Weight	29.98 kg (66.09 lb) (crew served)
Length	801.6 mm
Barrel length	558.8 mm
Cartridge	7.62×51mm NATO
Caliber	7.62 mm (0.308 in)
Action	Electrically driven rotary breech
Rate of fire	Variable, 3,000 rpm nominal
Muzzle velocity	2,850 ft/sec (869 m/s)
Maximum range	3,280 ft (1,000 m, 1,093 yd)
Feed system	Disintegrating cartridge belt or linkless feed; dependent on installation
Sights	Dependent on installation; no fixed sights