GAU-19/A Hummer Armament

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. 

Specifications

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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