Mini-Typhoon
Function |
Close-In Weapon System |
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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.