GShG-7.62 machine gun

The Glagolev-Shipunov-Gryazev GShG-7.62 (Russian: Глаголев-Шипунов-Грязев ГШГ-7,62) is a four-barreled rotary machine gun designed in the Soviet Union, similar to firearms such as the M134 Minigun. It is a hybrid weapon using both propellant gas and an electric drive to rotate the barrels, which is in contrast with most other rotary guns (that are often exclusively powered via an electric drive). It was developed in 1968–1970 for the Mi-24 helicopter together with YakB 12.7mm machine gun,[2] and is currently used in GUV-8700 gun pods, and flexible mounts on Kamov Ka-29.[3]

Glagolev-Shipunov-Gryazev GShG-7.62 rotary machine gun
GShG-7.62
TypeGatling-type Multiple-barrel firearm
Place of originSoviet Union
Service history
In service1970–present
Used bySoviet Union, Russia
Production history
DesignerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Designed1968–1970
ManufacturerKBP Instrument Design Bureau
Produced1970–present
Specifications
Mass19 kg
Length800 mm
Barrel length605 mm

Cartridge7.62×54mmR
Caliber7.62 mm
Barrels4
ActionGas-operated
Rate of fire6,000 RPM[1]
Muzzle velocity820–850 m/s
Maximum firing range1000 m

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