How many rounds per minute can a M134 minigun fire?

Answer by  Bob77 (53)

The M134 Minigun is capable of firing anywhere between 3000 and 4000 rounds per minute, or 50 to 66.67 rounds per second. The high cycle rate results a dense shot grouping with little recoil of the weapon make the M134 Minigun more accurate than machine guns with a lower fire rate.

Answer by  esteban (1334)

The M134 minigun fires from 500 rounds per minute to over 4000 rounds per minute. Most sources indicate an average of 3000 rounds per minute.

Answer by  sparksfly229 (5)

This type of multi-barrel mini machine gun can handle firing up to 4,000 rounds per minute without overheating. It was used beginning in Vietnam and was mounted on Cobra attack helicopters.

Answer by  gwizzy2009 (204)

The M134 minigun has an incredibly fast rate of fire. It can fire between 2000 and 6000 rounds per minute (depending on firing conditions) thanks to the Gatling style barrel that it uses.