Moharram (Gatling gun)
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| Moharram | |
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| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .50 |
| Barrels | 6 |
| Rate of fire | Up to 2500 rounds per minute |
The Moharram, sometimes Muharram, (MGG-50) is an indigenous 6-barreled 12.7x108mm (.50 caliber) Gatling gun of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.[1] The weapon is most commonly seen mounted on pickup trucks[1][2] and other light vehicles, as well as on naval vessels.[3] The weapon is externally powered, and is capable of firing up to 2,500 rounds per minute.[1]
The gun was unveiled along with Akhgar in a parade on 18 April 2014, which was attended Iranian president Hassan Rouhani along with military commanders. It was unveiled alongside the Akhgar[4] and the Shaher.[5]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Iranian Ground Forces present two Gatling-type machine gun – Polygon Military Magazine". Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "How Iran's Revived Weapons Exports Could Boost Its Proxies". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Iran to Equip Navy with Homegrown Version of Phalanx CIWS". Tasnim News Agency. 7 May 2016.
- ^ Rajabova, Sara (18 April 2014). "Iran reveals new military achievement on Day of Armed Forces". Azernews. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Askarieh, Emad (27 December 2014). "Iran Army tests military hardware during major drill". Iran Front Page. Retrieved 21 March 2024.