Komodo Armament Eli gun

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

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]

History

The first prototype was unveiled in Indo Defence 2014 Expo & Forum. The weapon was a result of cooperation between Indonesia and Italy. ^[2]

Potential contracts

• 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

• GShG-7.62
• Hua Qing Minigun
• M134 Minigun

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.

External links

• Eli gun on Komodo Armament website