The DAFD2000-1 Feeder/Delinker is the single most important upgrade to any GAU-2B/M134. Its function is to delink ammunition, then feed it to the gun. On General Electric Miniguns this job was performed by the MAU-56. While similar in appearance to the Dillon Feeder/Delinker, the MAU-56 suffers from several shortcomings, making the system susceptible to failure. In fact, failures encountered during the normal operation of the MAU-56 often lead to a complete overhaul.
In contrast, the Dillon DAFD2000-1 Feeder/Delinker is extremely reliable. The unit has a 'mean- time-between-failure' of 500,000 rounds. Delinker stoppages are also rare. This is due in part to the high strength of internal construction and the way in which the Dillon Feeder/Delinker retains lubricant while channeling dirt and debris, which can cause a stoppage.
In the unlikely event of a stoppage, the Dillon Feeder/Delinker is equipped with unique twin hatches. These hatches simplify stoppage clearance, a process that takes less than a minute.
Part Number:
Steel: DAFD2000-1
Titanium: FD2000-T
NSN:
Steel: 1005-01-490-9689
Titanium: 1005-01-550-6255
Weight:
Steel: 9.2 lbs
Titanium: 7.1 lbs
