The U.S. Army is testing the M134 Minigun on the M1 Abrams main battle tank as a way to counter drones, but is this really a smart battlefield upgrade?In this video, I break down the purpose behind mounting a 7.62mm rotary gun to one of the most iconic tanks in the world, why it might sound cool on paper, and why I think it actually introduces more problems than solutions. From visibility issues for the loader to blind spots on the turret and questionable firepower for aerial threats, this setup might be more gimmick than game-changer.Before we dive in, I want to know—what’s YOUR favorite heavy weapon system? Is it the M134? The Mk19? Or the classic .50 cal? Let me know in the comments!The M134 Minigun is an American 7.62×51mm NATO six-barrel rotary machine gun with a high rate of fire (2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute). It features a Gatling-style rotating barrel assembly with an external power source, normally an electric motor. The “Mini” in the name is in comparison to larger-caliber designs that use a rotary barrel design, such as General Electric’s earlier 20 mm M61 Vulcan, and “gun” for the use of rifle ammunition as opposed to autocannon shells.I just got to fire the .50 caliber machine gun in a blank-firing configuration using Hollywood-style effect blanks during the WW2 reenactment at Aquino Tank Weekend, and it was an absolute blast. Huge thanks to Steel Aces for sponsoring the event and letting us showcase some amazing history in motion.