Why do minigun barrels spin?
Why do minigun barrels spin?
To answer your question directly, the barrels are spun by an electric motor. In the community, it is referred to as a “chain gun”. The reason for this is mainly to avoid melting the barrel. The heat load of the projectile friction and propelling powder is distributed among the barrels, allowing adequate cooling time.
How heavy is Heavy’s minigun?
150 kilograms
In Meet the Heavy, the Heavy says that the Minigun weighs 150 kilograms. This is equal to roughly 330.75 pounds.
What caliber is Heavy’s minigun tf2?
M134 Minigun
| Machine Gun, High Rate, Caliber 7.62-mm, M134 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 801.6 mm (31.56 in) |
| Barrel length | 558.8 mm (22.00 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm (0.308 in) |
How fast does Heavy’s minigun fire?
The Minigun is a 7.62 mm, multi-barrel heavy machine gun with a high rate of fire (2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute), employing Gatling-style rotating barrels with an external power source.
Can you spin a minigun without firing?
Yes, but getting the timing is fairly tricky. You simply press the trigger for just under a second, then release it, wait a short while, press again for a short while, release again, etc. The barrels seem to spin down faster than they spin up, so hold the trigger for a slightly shorter time than you released it for.
What is Medic’s real name?
In TF2 Comics #6, it is revealed that Medic’s name is “Ludwig” – however, this can be both a first and last name in Germany.
Do Miniguns jam?
Because an M134 minigun does not jam, ever. It does fail to work or what one would typically observe as “not working” and a “jam” is never the cause.
How long does it take for a minigun to spin up?
The gun takes a short time to spin up to full rate and spin down: on the 4,000 rpm M134D, for example, spin-up time is 0.5 seconds and spin-down time 0.25 seconds.
