Komodo Armament Eli gun

Eli gun is an Indonesian six-barrel rotary machine gun made by local manufacturer PT. Komodo Armament Indonesia. It can be used for various land, air, and sea vehicles. As a modular system, it is easily adapted to any existing platform. It uses the 7.62x51 mm NATO ammunition.[1] The first prototype was unveiled in Indo Defence 2014 Expo & Forum. The weapon was a result of cooperation between Indonesia and Italy.[2]

Eli gun
TypeRotary machine gun
Place of originIndonesia
Italy
Service history
WarsNone
Production history
DesignerKomodo Armament
ManufacturerKomodo Armament
Produced2014-present
Specifications
Mass68 lb (31 kg) system weight, 43 lb (20 kg) gun only
Length38 in (970 mm)
Barrel length23.5 in (600 mm)
Width13.4 in (340 mm)
Height11.2 in (280 mm)
Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
Caliber7.62 mm (0.308 in)
Barrels6
ActionExternal electric power
Rate of fireVariable, 3,000–4,000 rpm
Feed system7.62 linked ammunition belt

User
  • A total of 200 units has been ordered by undisclosed Middle Eastern countries.[2]
  • The government of Italy bought 100 units.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Eli Gun". Komodo Armament Indonesia. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  2. Stefani, Christie (7 November 2014). "Eli Gun Berkibar di Negeri Seberang". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  3. Elza (7 November 2014). "Negara Timur Tengah Siap Beli Senapan Mesin Buatan Indonesia". detikNews. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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