DIY Airsoft Minigun Shoots 10,000 Rounds/Minute

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Whether it's a cheaper option remains to be seen.

Search for an airsoft minigun to buy and your jaw will drop. Basic versions will set you back by around $3000, while a more authentic-looking machine can go for as much as $5000. Kuba_T1000 however promises an affordable alternative, with his DIY airsoft minigun.

Most of the gun is made of aluminum, to keep the total weight low. An “AmmoChute” system draws BBs from a wooden ammox box, and allows the minigun to attain a firing rate of over ten thousand rounds per minute. The C02 system provides the high-pressure air required to propel the BBs, and can be adjusted for different feet per second (or FPS, a common measurement airsoft enthusiasts use to gauge a gun’s power).

Kuba_T1000’s creation definitely pledges a complete (yet non-lethal) minigun experience, complete with a high-rate of sustained fire, and a massive supply of ammo. Unfortunately this DIY gun doesn’t rotate its barrel. According to Kuba, a 1:2 scale was required to keep costs down, and unfortunately this configuration leaves little space for a barrel rotation mechanism.

On top of that, Kuba is releasing construction plans piecemeal. His site is full of “coming soon” messages. But the FAQ makes it clear that specialized equipment is required to build the DIY minigun. It might be easier to spend for the store-bought counterpart after all.

Kuba_T1000's Minigun

Rico Mossesgeld
Rico Mossesgeld
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Rico was a contributing writer at Tom's Guide. Based in the Philippines, Rico was plugged into the latest tech news to cover the latest future-gazing products and industry announcements. Rico no longer actively writes for Tom's Guide, and now works as a systems engineer. During his time at the site, he covered topics such as robotics, home office products and retro video games.

39 Comments Comment from the forums
  • cookoy
    10000 rounds/minute and yet non-lethal? who did they try this on? RoboCop?
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  • Camikazi
    Well one shot is non-lethal so 10,000 in a minute would be the same right? amiright? :P
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  • Shadow703793
    God... Can you IP ban these spammers already..... It's getting annoying. Spammer reported.
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  • chickenhoagie
    holy hell...its not even the feet per second that counts with this airsoft gun, its the rounds per second. can you imagine unloading out on a swarm of pranksters or loser gangsters that are causin mischief around ur house? that would be AWESOME! they're not going to have time to say "ow you ***** b**tch imma cut ur throat!" they're just gonna get the hell outa there and never come back lol
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  • jrharbort
    I already saw what a 5,000 RPM airsoft gun can do to a TV, but 10,000?!

    Is something like this even LEGAL in the United States? Holy crap.
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  • cloudberry
    I am heavy airsoft guy, and this is my weapon. She weighs 150 kilograms and fires 200 dollar custom-tooled BBs at 10,000 rounds per minute. It costs 400,000 dollars to fire this weapon...for 12 seconds.
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  • chickenhoagie
    ehhh..why would you wanna be so into an airsoft gun cloudberry? I dont wanna judge; spend your money how you like to..but why? thats a huge investment for very little entertainment if you ask me lol
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  • pakardbell486dx2
    oh holy crap, i want one these just so i can reenact a scene from the movie predator.... and i will be yelling "i am going get me some" "get down!!!! "get to da chopper!!!"
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  • nukemaster
    cloudberryI am heavy airsoft guy, and this is my weapon. She weighs 150 kilograms and fires 200 dollar custom-tooled BBs at 10,000 rounds per minute. It costs 400,000 dollars to fire this weapon...for 12 seconds.nice.
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  • Pyroflea
    DO want.
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