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 7.62x51 mm NATO ammunition.[1]
| Eli gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary machine gun |
| Place of origin | Indonesia Italy |
| Service history | |
| Wars | None |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Komodo Armament |
| Manufacturer | Komodo Armament |
| Produced | 2014–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 68 lb (31 kg) system weight, 43 lb (20 kg) gun only |
| Length | 38 in (970 mm) |
| Barrel length | 23.5 in (600 mm) |
| Width | 13.4 in (340 mm) |
| Height | 11.2 in (280 mm) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm (0.308 in) |
| Barrels | 6 |
| Action | External electric power |
| Rate of fire | Variable, 3,000–4,000 rpm |
| Feed system | 7.62 linked ammunition belt |
History
editThe first prototype was unveiled in Indo Defence 2014 Expo & Forum. The weapon was a result of cooperation between Indonesia and Italy.[2]
Potential contracts
edit- A total of 200 units was reported to be ordered by undisclosed Middle Eastern countries.[2] No signed deal available.
- Previously, the government of Italy was rumored to have bought 100 units,[3] but no signed deal is confirmed.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Eli Gun". Komodo Armament Indonesia. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- ^ a b Stefani, Christie (7 November 2014). "Eli Gun Berkibar di Negeri Seberang". CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Elza (7 November 2014). "Negara Timur Tengah Siap Beli Senapan Mesin Buatan Indonesia". detikNews. Retrieved 15 January 2020.