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The Hybrid M134D-H Gatling Gun is the latest offering from Dillon Aero. It is a combination of the steel parts from the original M134D gun and mixed with parts from the M134G-T titanium gun to get a combination of weight savings and long life. This new gun weighs 43.5 pounds and is only 2 pounds heavier than the titanium gun and has a service life of one million rounds. The Dillon guns are in service with the US Armed Forces and in the British Navy.
The original GAU-2 (M134) minigun from the 60's was about to be retired untill Dillon improved the functioning and reliability of the weapon. Almost every component has been redesigned and now replaces the original gun in U.S. service.
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The movie Ironclad, just released, about the English King who signed the Magna Carta, takes us on a bloody journey that involves the meglomaniacal King John on his quest for revenge for being forced to sign away his kingly rights to the common folk. Rochester Castle is occupied by rebels to the Crown, and a seige ensues. Castles at this point are pretty tough to knock down or blow up, which is why gunpowder came in so handy when it was finally invented. A few big seige guns would have been nice too, but these guys have to get up close and personal.