WDS 2024: JordanAMCO introduces M134 Cupola armed with M134 Minigun.

At the World Defense Show 2024 in Saudi Arabia, the Jordan Advanced Machining Company (JordanAMCO), established in 2006, unveiled the M134 Cupola, a turret system designed to accommodate the American M134 Minigun. This product aims to enhance the firepower of military vehicles, offering a rate of fire between 2,000 and 6,000 rounds per minute.
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The M134 Cupola aims to enhance the firepower of military vehicles, offering a rate of fire between 2,000 and 6,000 rounds per minute. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

JordanAMCO's involvement in precision manufacturing reflects its objective to support Jordan's industrial development and to pursue export opportunities both regionally and internationally. JordanAMCO provides a range of services, including direct supply machining services and technical support in tooling selection, heat treatment, and understanding material properties and machining technology. This approach is part of its effort to contribute to the growth of Jordan's manufacturing sector.

The M134 Cupola, model JA 10700.0-2-3.10, features a fully enclosed design and a ring mount that enables a 360-degree traverse. This allows for extensive surveillance capability through its ten vision blocks. The system's customization options include various levels of protection, from BR6 to BR7 and above, and the choice between a hybrid gear ring mount operated via a joystick or a manual geared ring. Additionally, the Cupola is equipped with two gun ports, a top access hatch, suction fans, and a searchlight, enhancing its adaptability to different operational environments.

The focal point of the Cupola, the M134 Minigun, operates as an electrically powered, six-barreled rotary machine gun that utilizes 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges and is equipped with a 4,000-round linked belt feed system. This gun's specifications include weighing 85 lb (39 kg), measuring 801.6 mm (31.56 inches) in length, and having a barrel length of 558.8 mm (22.00 inches). The M134 Minigun can offer a variable firing rate ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second (853 meters per second), enabling it to achieve an effective range of 1,000 meters.

Further enhancing the Cupola's capabilities are optional features such as visible and IR searchlights, VIS/IR lasers for weapon guidance, an externally controlled rocket launcher unit, and smoke grenade launchers. These additions are intended to provide further customization to meet specific operational needs.

The M134 Minigun can offer a firing rate of up to 6,000 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 853 m/s, enabling it to achieve an effective range of 1,000 meters. (Picture source: Army Recognition)