What is the firing rate range of the GAU-2 7.62mm gatling gun?

• A. 1000-3000 rounds per minute
• B. 2000-6000 rounds per minute
• C. 6000-10000 rounds per minute
• D. 1500-2500 rounds per minute

Answer: (B)

Rotary Gatling guns are designed to deliver a wide, configurable rate of fire. The GAU-2 uses a multi-barrel rotating mechanism, which lets it dump a high volume of rounds quickly while spreading heat across several barrels. The practical firing rate range for this gun is two thousand to six thousand rounds per minute. At the lower end, about two thousand rpm helps manage heat and wear for longer engagements or precise work. At the higher end, up to six thousand rpm provides a rapid onslaught to saturate a target area or suppress threats. This variability is built into the system so you can adapt firepower to the situation. Other ranges fall outside the gun’s typical operating envelope or do not reflect the standard configurations used in practice.