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M134 Minigun vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
M134 Minigun
Other WeaponsIn production
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
M134 Minigun
MG3
Manufacturer
Production
1963–present
1959–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
M134 Minigun
MG3
Overall length
800 mm (31.5 in)
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
559 mm (22 in) per barrel
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
29.50 kg (65 lb) gun only
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
Linked ammunition, typically 1,000-4,000 rounds
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Electric-driven rotary
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Electric solenoid or dual spade grips
Full auto only
Sights
Reflex or iron sights
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
M134 Minigun