Previously, I wasn’t convinced that mounting a minigun on an Abrams tank made sense. In this follow-up video, I head to the Dillon Aero range to test the M134D Minigun against drones firsthand, and the results changed my mind. Watch as this legendary six-barrel rotary gun (capable of firing up to 6,000 rounds per minute) shreds aerial targets in a real counter-drone exercise. I share my first-hand experience firing the M134 and demonstrate how effective it can be at swatting drones out of the sky.Beyond the live-fire footage, I discuss why the U.S. Army is considering the M134 for the M1 Abrams as an anti-drone defense. With drone threats on the rise, even tanks are adapting and this experiment shows that a tank-mounted minigun might actually be a smart addition. You’ll see exclusive POV shots and learn how this high rate-of-fire weapon could give tank crews a fighting chance against enemy UAVs and loitering munitions. (Huge thanks to Dillon Aero for letting me put their minigun to the test!)If you enjoy the video, please hit the like button and subscribe to Matsimus for more military equipment tests and defense insights. Let me know in the comments what you think about this anti-drone minigun setup. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more modern military tech content and another video on the M134 Minigun but this time as a crew door gunner on the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter!The Dillon Aero M134D is one of the most reliable weapons in the world, given its capacity, simplicity in loading, and ease of maintenance. Designed for speed and accuracy, the M134D is a true force multiplier. Only the M134D can achieve the extreme shot density needed to suppress multiple targets in short periods of time. Additionally, the M134D is virtually free of recoil. When properly mounted, it moves only slightly aft, without any tendency to pitch or yaw. This stability is vital in aiming and target retention. High rates of fire, extremely dense shot grouping, and high weapon stability all lend to the effectiveness and precision of the M134D weapon system. Fixed Forward Fire: 56.9 lbs Crew Served Gun: 66.1 lbs Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, magazines up to 4,000 round capacities Averages an impressive 30,000 rounds between stoppages Fixed firing rates of 3,000 rounds per minute (50 rounds per second) 1/50th of a second between each shot = four rounds fired from the M134D vs. the M240#Minigun #Drones #Abrams
M134D vs Drones: Minigun Defense Put to the Test
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