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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.
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=Specifications=
 
=Specifications=
  
[[File:XM556.jpg|thumb|right|450px|XM556 Microgun]]
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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)
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(''Prototypes 2017-present'')
  
'''Type:''' Minigun
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'''Type:''' Rotary machine gun
  
'''Caliber:''' 5.56mm
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'''Caliber:''' 5.56x45mm NATO
  
 
'''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|16}}  
 
'''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|16}}  
  
'''Length:''' {{convert|in|22}} (1st model)
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'''Length:''' {{convert|in|22}}  
  
'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|16}}
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'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|10}} or {{convert|in|16}}
  
'''Feed System:''' M-27 Linked Ammunition Belt
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'''Feed System:''' M27 linked ammunition belt
  
'''Fire Modes:''' Auto  
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'''Fire Modes:''' Auto only, selectable 2,000 or 6,000 RPM
 
 
The XM556 Microgun is miniature minigun made by Empty Shell LLC.
 
  
 
===Video Games===
 
===Video Games===
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|''' Release Date'''
 
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="80"|''' Release Date'''
 
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| ''[[Payday 2]]'' ||XL 5.56 Microgun || || ||2013
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| ''[[Warface]]'' || XM556 Microgun || || Added in 2019 update || 2013
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| ''[[Payday 2]]'' || "XL 5.56 Microgun" || || Added in Spring Break 2018 event || 2013
 
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 13 January 2021

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: 10 in (25.4 cm) or 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
Warface XM556 Microgun Added in 2019 update 2013
Payday 2 "XL 5.56 Microgun" Added in Spring Break 2018 event 2013

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