M134 Minigun vs RPG-7

1963–present

1967–Present

Unknown

~10,000,000+ units (including licensed copies and variants)

800 mm (31.5 in)

950 mm (37.4 in) with stock folded

559 mm (22 in) per barrel

500 mm (19.7 in) tube length

29.50 kg (65 lb) gun only

7.0 kg (15.4 lb) empty, 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) loaded

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

Single‑rocket reloadable tube; optional 2‑rocket drum for rapid reload

Electric-driven rotary

Recoil‑less, rocket‑propelled launch; propellant ignites rearward to counteract recoil, tube acts as a simple launch rail

Electric solenoid or dual spade grips

Single‑stage pull‑trigger with safety lever

Reflex or iron sights

Flip‑up leaf rear sight graduated 0–500 m, hooded front post; optional optical sight (e.g., PSO‑1) on later variants