The Evolution of the Machine Gun: From Gatling to Modern Day

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Mr. Gatling’s Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It

Hacker, Barton C. 2009. [Book review] "Mr. Gatling’s Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It." Journal of ...
The Washington Post

Rapid-fire death and devastation at the turn of a crank.

The Gatling gun, invented during the Civil War by an ardent Unionist but not really put into use until afterward, bore only passing resemblance to the modern machine gun. Mounted on a carriage, towed ...
The National Interest

The A-10 Warthog’s Gatling Gun Fires An Amazing 3,900 Rounds Per Minute

Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon, ...