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a modern machine gun for example, a gas operated system like a M16/AR15/M4 uses the recoil of the gases to throw back the bolt in the upper reciever causeing it to eject the casing loaded another round enternig the barrel. you could get alot more specific but this is the basics. alot of physics fo into a machine gun. some are electronically powered like today mini-guns you see on helicopters.
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What ww1 gun needed 4-6 men to work?
the machine gun
Was the American machine gun one of the most popular gun in World War 1?
what ever if i deleting those ok here the weapon look down the a gun named find it what ever you want . :) American machine gun : Lewis machine gun , BAR Rifle , Chauchat machine gun , Hotchkiss M1909 Benet-Mercie machine gun awnswer : yes America weapon are best of all !!!!!!!!!
What is a Lewis gun?
A Lewis gun was an early type of machine gun used in WW1.
Why was the 45 cal rifle used in World War 2?
The .45 Thompson sub-machine gun and M3 sub machine gun (grease gun) were used in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam War. A sub-machine gun is called a SUB machine gun because it uses "pistol" ammunition. The M3 sub-machinegun looked exactly like a grease gun; hence the name.
What did the World War 2 Gatling gun look like and how did it work?
Gatling guns evolved into machine guns prior to WWII.
What ww1 gun needed 4-6 men to work?
the machine gun
A machine that uses heat to do work?
A machine gun held in the hand called the GAU 51
What is the world's most powerful light machine gun mmg medium machine gun and hmg heavy machine gun?
light machine gun is the m249 a medium machine gun is the m240 and the heavy machine gun is the browning m2 50. cal machine gun
What is the difference between machine gun and sub-machine gun?
A sub-machine gun fires pistol cartridges. A machine gun fires rifle rounds.
What are machine gun nests?
machine gun position
How many men does it take to work a vickers machine gun mk1?
15 men
How much was a machine gun machine gun in 1969?
Depends on the machine gun. Anywhere from $100 to several thousand dollars
Is an AK 47 a machine gun?
nope.it is not an a machine gun (u probably wont be knowing this) the minigun or gatling gun is considered to be a machine gun a proper one tho. most people say it a machine gun but it is a submachine gun
What is the traditional word for a group of machine guns?
There really isn't a "traditional" word for it. It could be a machine gun section, machine gun squad, machine gun platoon, machine gun company, a group or cluster of machine guns, etc.
Can you imitate a machine gun?
yes you can imitate a machine gun. With the proper use of equipment one can make a fake machine gun.
Is a Uzi a sub machine gun?
Yes. A sub machine gun is a machine gun that fires pistol rounds and Uzis are 9mm.
What is a machine gun nose?
It's when a machine gun enters the nose.
