Muskets to Machine Guns: Evolution of Weapons Video credit: The Armchair Historian | War History Online

China has unveiled a next-generation high-speed machine gun capable of firing an astonishing 450,000 rounds per minute, shattering previous global records. Using electromagnetic and rotary-engine systems, the weapon demonstrates China’s rapid advances in military engineering and high-speed firing technology. • The gun uses an electric drive system that rotates multiple barrels at exceptional speeds. • Its firing rate is nearly ten times faster than the legendary U.S. minigun systems. • Designed