The American embassy in Baghdad successfully defended its location from incoming missiles utilizing a specialized Gatling gun. The weapon produced intense tracer fire, illuminating the night sky during the defense operation. This system, known as Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM), is a 20mm Gatling gun designed to rapidly neutralize threats.
According to Telegrafi, the C-RAM system boasts a remarkable firing rate of 4,500 bullets per minute. It’s a sophisticated system integrated with radar, sensors, and communication modules. This equipment is mounted on a substantial 35-ton truck, granting the system significant mobility.
The Missile Defense Agency (MDAA) reports that this configuration allows for swift interception and destruction of approaching targets. General Dynamics details that the 20mm bullets themselves are engineered to be both lightly armored and highly explosive. This combination ensures effectiveness against both aerial and ground targets within a 2,000-meter range.
The American embassy’s response demonstrated a powerful capability to protect its personnel and assets, specifically against Iranian missiles.
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The American embassy in Baghdad was safeguarded by a specialized Gatling gun, which discharged 4,500 missiles every minute. Footage captured the action alongside the interception of incoming rockets.