More than just another machine gun, the pintle-mounted FN M3M/GAU-21 is unlike anything ever seen before. Operating without the need for electric or hydraulic power, the GAU-21 is a fully integrated weapons system consisting of three main components: the gun, the cradle and various mounts used to integrate the weapon into a specific vehicle, aircraft or naval craft. The GAU-21 combines high recoil attenuation with isolated spade grips for more accurate firing, enhanced safety features and an open breech to help eliminate cook-offs. The GAU-21 offers a high rate of fire to effectively engage a variety of soft targets including exposed infantry, transport or light armored vehicles, naval patrol craft and can provide effective supporting fire in landing zones as well as ground and aerial threat suppression. With the GAU-21 covering your next operation into hostile territory, consider your mission requirements met. And exceeded.