| Accession Number | REL33662 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1963 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Period 1970-1979 Period 1990-1999 Vietnam, 1962-1975 Period 1980-1989 |
Minigun Ammuntion Can
Description
Ammunition cassette used as feed device for 7.62 mm ammunition for the M134 Minigun. The cassette is made from prefabricated sheet steel spot welded together. The cassette is reloadable. There are two retractable metal handles, one on each end of the cassette. A hinged metal lid is secured by a metal clip lock The cassette has rounded corners and is painted olive drab. Markings - MNIGUN USE ONLY; 7.62 BALL/TRALNK; MF 11-2-63; RA5310/66; 4-78 MF.
History / Summary
Ammuntion cassette for 7.62 ammunition used in the M134 Minigun on board Australian and American forces helicopter gunships.