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The '''XM556 Microgun''' is a 5.56mm rotary gun made by Empty Shell LLC: the "XM" prefix for this weapon is simply marketing and it is not currently being tested by any military. It is unrelated to the older General Electric / General Dynamics XM214 Microgun.
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The '''XM556 Microgun''' is a prototype 5.56mm rotary gun made by Empty Shell LLC: the "XM" prefix for this weapon is simply marketing and it is not currently being tested by any military. It is unrelated to the older General Electric / General Dynamics XM214 Microgun.
  
 
=Specifications=
 
=Specifications=
  
[[File:XM556.jpg|thumb|right|450px|XM556 Microgun - 5.56x45mm NATO]]
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[[File:XM556.jpg|thumb|right|450px|XM556 Microgun prototype - 5.56x45mm NATO. Since the manufacturer's website lists barrel life and system life as "to be determined," this is probably a non-firing mockup.]]
  
(''2017-Present'')
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(''Prototypes 2017-present'')
  
 
'''Type:''' Rotary machine gun
 
'''Type:''' Rotary machine gun
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'''Feed System:''' M27 linked ammunition belt
 
'''Feed System:''' M27 linked ammunition belt
  
'''Fire Modes:''' Auto only
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'''Fire Modes:''' Auto only, selectable 2,000 or 6,000 RPM
  
 
===Video Games===
 
===Video Games===

Revision as of 04:38, 3 May 2018

The XM556 Microgun is a prototype 5.56mm rotary gun made by Empty Shell LLC: the "XM" prefix for this weapon is simply marketing and it is not currently being tested by any military. It is unrelated to the older General Electric / General Dynamics XM214 Microgun.

Specifications

XM556 Microgun prototype - 5.56x45mm NATO. Since the manufacturer's website lists barrel life and system life as "to be determined," this is probably a non-firing mockup.

(Prototypes 2017-present)

Type: Rotary machine gun

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Weight: 16 lbs (7.3 kg)

Length: 22 in (55.9 cm)

Barrel Length: 16 in (40.6 cm)

Feed System: M27 linked ammunition belt

Fire Modes: Auto only, selectable 2,000 or 6,000 RPM

Video Games

Game Title Appears As Mods Notes Release Date
Payday 2 XL 5.56 Microgun 2013

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