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DShK 1938 vs M134 Minigun
Side-by-side technical comparison
DShK 1938
Other WeaponsIn production
M134 Minigun
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
DShK 1938
M134 Minigun
Production
1938–present
1963–present
Units produced
Over 1,000,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
DShK 1938
M134 Minigun
Overall length
1,625mm (64 in)
800 mm (31.5 in)
Barrel length
1,070mm (42.1 in)
559 mm (22 in) per barrel
Weight
34 kg (75 lb) gun body
29.50 kg (65 lb) gun only
Magazine capacity
50-round metallic link belt
Linked ammunition, typically 1,000-4,000 rounds
Action type
Gas-operated, flapper locking, open bolt
Electric-driven rotary
Trigger type
Full auto only
Electric solenoid or dual spade grips
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, anti-aircraft sight ring
Reflex or iron sights
Calibers
DShK 1938
M134 Minigun