The GAU-19/A is a three-barrel 12.7mm Gatling gun produced by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and is used on a wide variety of platforms, including helicopters, land-based vehicles, naval vessels and high-speed patrol boats.
| Gun Type | Three-barrel, 12.7mm, externally powered Gatling gun |
|---|---|
| Reliability | 40,000 MRBF |
| Scheduled Maintenance | 30,000 rounds |
| Barrel Replacement | 50,000 rounds/set |
| System Weight With Gun | |
| Without Ammunition | 480 pounds estimated |
| With Ammunition | 720 pounds estimated |
| Rate of Fire | 1,250 shots per minute |
| Gun Dispersion | Maximum of 5 milliradians diameter, 80 percent circle |
| Average Peak Recoil Force | 495 pounds at 1,250 shots per minute |
| Ammunition | All common inventory 12.7mm rounds |
| Ammunition Capacity | 900 rounds |
| Field of Fire | |
| Elevation | +40°, -20° |
| Azimuth | ±40° (from any point on a 360° ring) |
| Available Sighting Systems | Laser designator, optical, holographic |
| Feed System | Linked belt |
| Drive System | Electric, 24 VDC vehicle power |
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