WLKM 12,7 mm

The WLKM 12.7 mm is a Polish four-barrel heavy machine gun using an externally powered Gatling-type mechanism. It was designed in Tarnów and is manufactured by Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów. It is chambered for 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) ammunition fed by an M9 disintegrating-link belt. The four rotating barrels allow a theoretical rate of fire of 3,600 rounds per minute. The weapon can be used as aircraft armament, on ground vehicles and naval vessels, and on fixed and portable weapon mounts. It is intended to engage both ground and aerial targets.