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The M61 Vulcan Gatling, a Cannon That Is Capable of Firing 6,000 Rounds Per Minute

Richard Jordan Gatling, an inventor, designed the world's first successful rapid-fire weapon just before the start of the American Civil War. Because it was spring-loaded and hand-cranked, this weapon cannot be considered a "machine gun" in the modern sense. The operation of the Gatling gun was centered on a cyclic multi-barrel design that allowed for its rapid fire and made it easier for the barrels to cool down. This design was the forerunner to the weapons that were to come in the future.