GAU-2C MINI GUN characteristics, capabilities, and limitations

Question 1

GAU-2C characteristics

Answer 1

• electrically driven
• air cooled
• multi barrel weapon
• 6 barrels & 6 bolt assemblies

Question 2

GAU-2C capabilities

Answer 2

• left trigger 4000 rpm
• right trigger 2000 rpm
• fixed forward ops Pilot/Copilot are limited to 2000 rpm

Question 3

GAU-2C max effective range, tracer burnout, max range

Answer 3

• max effective range 1500 meters
• tracer burnout 750 meters
• max range 3000 meters

Question 4

GAU-2C advantage

Answer 4

• high rate of fire

- multi barrel design helps keep the barrels cool longer during long bursts

Question 5

GAU-2C disadvantage

Answer 5

• it is not a standalone weapon system requiring external electrical power