[geeks] Multi-Barrel Machine Guns

[Nick B]

I think that's more of a deisgn choice than an engineering limit, as the
GAU-8 in the A-10.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAU-8_Avenger
And of course, some insane Finns decided to hook it up to the CWIS system,
ending up with
Goalkeeper http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goalkeeper_CIWS

 Nick


On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Phil Stracchino <alaric at metrocast.net>wrote:

>
> Revolver cannon are also generally capable of heavier throw weight, with
> up to 35mm cannon (at 100 rounds per minute) in service; Gatling cannon
> rarely exceed 20mm (US) or 23mm (Russian).



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