[Calvin Locke]

One of the advantages of using gatling guns in [fixed wing] aircraft is the "cooling airflow".

So, what's the effective rate of fire for a one in the desert in the the middle of summer? All 3600 rounds, continuously?

And still be able to be re-armed and ready for battle?

[Southack]

Used on the ground, the higher rate of fire isn't required. I'd see if dropping the firing rate from 1,800 per minute on the A-10 down to 900 per minute on the M1 would be adequate.

That rate of fire would permit 480 half-second bursts, or up to 4 solid minutes of non-stop 30mm cannon fire between reloads.

Keep in mind that the lower rate of fire dramatically reduces cooling needs, and belt-fed ammo can be re-supplied and re-loaded on the battlefield.

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