Mini-Typhoon

Mini-Typhoon Statistics

Function	Close in weapon system
Manufacturer	Rafael and General Dynamics
Action	short recoil-operated
Feed	belt-fed (up to 230 rounds on mount)
Weight	140-170 kilograms
Rate of Fire	450-575 rounds per minute
Ammunition	12.7mm x 99mm NATO rounds
Caliber	12.7mm (.50 cal)
Barrel Length	1,143mm
Range	1,800 metres180,000 cm 1.8 km 1.118 mi 5,905.512 ft 70,866.142 in
Usage	Anzac Class, Landing Ship Heavy

The Mini-Typhoon is a lightweight, naval, stabilized and remote operated machine gun system utilising the .50 calibre Browning Quick Change Barrel (QCB) heavy machine gun. The Mini-Typhoon provides perimeter protection for larger vessels.

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Stuart Quinn and Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Ben Knox reload the Mini Typhoon with more ammunition after a test fire.

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Luke Ettridge and Owen Geoghegan man the Mini Typhoon (remotely controlled machine gun) operator console.