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GAU-19/A vs M3 Browning
Side-by-side technical comparison
GAU-19/A
Other WeaponsIn production
M3 Browning
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
GAU-19/A
M3 Browning
Production
1983–present
1943–1954
Units produced
Unknown
Tens of thousands
Specifications
Spec
GAU-19/A
M3 Browning
Overall length
1400 mm (55.1 in)
1450 mm
Barrel length
914 mm (36 in) per barrel
910 mm
Weight
36.50 kg (80.5 lb) gun only
28.0 kg
Magazine capacity
Linked ammunition, typically 200-500 rounds
Belt fed
Action type
Electric-driven rotary
Recoil operated, short recoil
Trigger type
Electric solenoid
Automatic (electric or mechanical)
Sights
Reflex sight or electronic fire control
Reflector or iron (aircraft)