M134 Minigun vs M2 Browning

1963–present

1933–Present

Unknown

~1,000,000+ units (cumulative across all variants and manufacturers)

800 mm (31.5 in)

1,651 mm (65 in) with stock, 1,219 mm (48 in) for tripod mount only

559 mm (22 in) per barrel

45.7 cm (18 in) standard, 57.2 cm (22.5 in) for aircraft variants

29.50 kg (65 lb) gun only

38.5 kg (84.9 lb) empty, 30.5 kg (67.3 lb) with tripod

Linked ammunition, typically 1,000-4,000 rounds

100‑round fabric belt standard, 50‑round drum (M2HB), 200‑round linked belt optional

Electric-driven rotary

Short‑recoil, toggle‑locked, belt‑fed, open‑bolt operation

Electric solenoid or dual spade grips

Single‑stage, mechanically simple trigger with manual safety lever

Reflex or iron sights

Adjustable leaf rear sight (0–2,000 m) and front post; optional optical or night vision mounts