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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.
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]]
[[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'')
(''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
'''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

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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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