Mini-Typhoon
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| Function |
Close-In Weapon System |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rafael and General Dynamics |
| Action |
Short recoil-operated |
| Feed | Belt-fed (up to 230 rounds on mount) |
| Weight | 140-170 kilograms |
| Rate of Fire |
450-575 rounds per minute |
| Ammunition |
12.7mm x 99mm NATO rounds |
| Caliber |
12.7mm (.50 cal) |
| Barrel Length | 1,143mm |
| Range | 1,800 metres |
| Usage |
The Mini-Typhoon is a lightweight, naval, stabilized and remote operated machine gun system utilising the .50 calibre Browning Quick Change Barrel (QCB) heavy machine gun. The Mini-Typhoon provides perimeter protection for larger vessels.
ABBM Stuart Quinn and LSBM Ben Knox reload the Mini-Typhoon with more ammunition after a test fire.
ABBM Luke Ettridge and ABBM Owen Geoghegan man the Mini Typhoon (remotely controlled machine gun) operator console.
