Is it a myth though cause from all the footage we see, it takes a split second for the gun to wind up. Then it fires. So I would beg a differ. On whether it is a myth or not. However, in-game it is exaggerated.
if there is documentation (that is not classified obviously), then things can be improved…
It may also be a game play balance thing too tho, for example if the counterpart weapon has a long spool up time
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What documentation do you have that suggests the delay in the first place?
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As you can see above in my video same 20mm Vulcan has been used on every single aircraft since its introduction.
The wind-up is only for a very minor split second. So in-game, it is exaggerated but not by much and honestly isn’t really something that needs to be changed right now.
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Is that not the Gau-12 however?
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Your video looks like five barrels…
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Probably the angle
It’s not the angle. Just a misnamed youtube video. It’s 100% the GAU-12.
The Vulcan having the option to spin up the barrels before firing doesn’t mean they can’t fire on the trigger pull btw.
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"HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES
08.18.2014
Video by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Dennison and Senior Airman Nicholas Koetz
1st Special Operations Wing/Public Affairs
So possible it was mistaken though I’m doubtful since even slowing it down to 0.25 you can count all 6 barrels.
I think they are quite clearly a number of identifying features on the Gau-12 you can also see in your video.
And it doesn’t look as much like the Vulcan.
Yeah if you count once twice I guess.
You can clearly see how much of the circle three barrels completes. It’s more than you see on the Vulcans posted above.
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There are other pictures of the M61A1. Which are different in design and more closely tied to the design of the Gau-12. Which came on the AC-130U.
If you can find a Vulcan that has this exact design that I seemingly only find on the Gau-12.
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[X for Doubt.]
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one the one hand you ask for sources (valid) but write, that it could be also a balance thing.
Why have/ask/want sources at all then for counterparts of weaponry, if balancing it through performance (not br/mm or something) nerfs/buffs is a reason to ignore sources, even if available?
This is highly inconsistend and borderline hypocritical.
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Yes it is a myth. Idk what videos you watched but gatling guns dont work that way…
If you want a realistic depiction DCS did it correctly. Thats how it should work. Its nothing game changing but just embarassing for a game that depicts realistic vehicles.
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I really doubt that but ok.
Id love to see any evidence that there is a noticable delay from after you pull the trigger.
Since you doubt me.