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What is a machine gun?
A machine gun is basically an automatic rifle, it has working gas parts which means that the bolt can cock itself instead of a manual cock, therefore the gun can fire faster, if you watch a video of a machine gun you will see the working parts moving backwards and forwards on their own this is the automatic cocking hense why we say its "automatic". machine guns come in variations a proper machine gun is mounted a light machine gun is just a lighter mounted machine gun such as a GPMG or MINIME or SAW and then there are submachine guns which are a lot more compact. a firearm that has continuous firing when trigger is depressed and ceases firing when trigger is released or until ammo runs out.
What are us navy heavy cruisers?
The Vietnam War was probably the last time USN heavy cruisers saw combat; such as the USS St. Paul, USS Boston, etc. USN heavy cruisers had 8-inch guns, and USN light cruisers (USS Oklahoma City, as one example) were armed with 6-inch guns. US Navy destroyers had 5-inch guns. The Sherman class destroyers built in the 1950's were the last all gun US destroyers; of which the USS Turner Joy is one, and is preserved in Washington state, as she was involved with the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964 (which started the conventional war in Vietnam-from a guerrilla war).
What did the machine gun evolve from?
The machine gun evolved from the Gattling gun, a device that that rapidly fired bullets when cranked. WWI saw the first true machine guns, liquid and air cooled. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatling_gun Another example is the french Mitralleuse, used in the Franco/Prussian war of 1870/71.
How did the Allies push back the Axis powers?
Through Bravery and heroism the men marched and ambushed people. they saw the men and used guerrilla tactics to ambush them. they used m4 and sub machine guns. The bombed them with nuclear tactics
Which weapons might have inflicted the greatest damage on the enemy in world war 1?
Artillery caused the most damage, WW1 saw the implementation of the howitzer and railway guns. They used heavy indirect fire killing many, many soldiers.
What are all the guns in Robokill titan prime?
This is the guns in Robokill titan prime: Light Blaster-Medium Blaster-Heavy blaster Light Shotgun-Medium Shotgun-Heavy shotgun Light Grenade-Medium Grenade-Heavy Grenade Light Lazer-Medium Lazer-Heavy Lazer Light Pulse Gun-Medium Pulse Gun-Heavy Pulse Gun Light Pulse Shotgun-Medium Pulse Shotgun-Heavy Pulse Shotgun Light Shredder-Medium Shredder-Heavy Shredder I am not that sure if this is all the guns BUT I ALREADY FINISHED THE WHOLE GAME! these are the only guns i saw THE MOST POWERFUL ONE IN SHREDDER
What type of machine guns are used today?
Light machine guns, medium machine guns, general purpose machine guns (individual models of which may fall into the light or medium category), and heavy machine guns. Most designs in current circulation were developed in the 1960s or earlier, so they really haven't changed too much since the Germans came up with the general purpose machine gun concept during WWII.If you want some examples from each category:Light machine guns:M1918 Browning Automatic RifleVzor Vz.26 and Vz.30BRENFN Minimi/M249 SAW*Stoner 62 and 63*Hekler & Koch MG4*STK UltimaxDaewoo K3*Denel/Vektor SS077 5.56*Medium machine guns:Browning M1919Vickers machine gunLewis machine gunBrowning M1917MG34, MG42, and MG3*M60*FN MAG/US M240 and variants*PK*Denel/Vektor SS-77*Heavy machine guns:Browning M2HBARDsHKNSVKord
Where were machine guns used in world war 1?
On all fronts. They saw service throughout the war.
What equipment eg weapons radios etc were used in World War 1?
The basic infantry rifles were the French Lebel, the German K98, the British Lee-Enfield SMLE .303, and the U.S. Springfield M1917. The machine guns were the British Vickers heavy and Lewis light and the French Hotchkiss heavy and the Chauchat light. In short, pistols, rifles, machine guns, shotguns, clubs, knives, grenades, flamethrowers, bayonets, howitzers, trench mortars, poison gas, airplanes, zeppelins, battleships, and the first aircraft carries were all used as weapons in WW1. Radios, tanks, telephones, airplanes, shovels, and trucks all saw service as well.
What is the lowest caliber round that is in use by the US military?
5.56mm is the smallest "Standard" that is used in the US military.Rifle and Machine Gun Ammunition.30-06 (Springfield, Garand, light machine guns).30 Carbine (M1 Carbine only).50 cal (heavy machine guns, tactical rifles)7.62 mm NATO (M-14 rifle, M-60/M-240 machine guns)5.56 mm (M-16 rifle, M-249 SAW)Pistol and Submachine Gun Ammunition.45 cal ACP (M1911 pistols, Thompson and M-3 submachine guns)9 mm (M-9 Beretta pistol, M11 Pistol, many worldwide firearms)Grenade Weapons Ammunition40mm Grenade Cartridges
How many bullets are in a belt of bullets for a machine gun?
Depends on what type of machine gun. For most Western/NATO machine guns, the belts come packaged in 100 rounds on M13 disintegrating steel links, and these can be linked together to form as long a belt as one wishes. The linked ammunition for the FN Minimi/M249 SAW typically comes in 100 or 200 round linked increments. For your heavy 12.7mm/.50 machine guns, it's usually 100 rounds linked per box of ammo.
Gun which in 1915 became the standard weapon used in airplanes?
Numerous aircraft machine guns were used during WW I but among the most common were the British Vickers and Lewis machine guns and the German Spandau 08 and Parabellum. The French Hotchkiss saw some limited usage as well.
What is a machine gun?
A machine gun is basically an automatic rifle, it has working gas parts which means that the bolt can cock itself instead of a manual cock, therefore the gun can fire faster, if you watch a video of a machine gun you will see the working parts moving backwards and forwards on their own this is the automatic cocking hense why we say its "automatic". machine guns come in variations a proper machine gun is mounted a light machine gun is just a lighter mounted machine gun such as a GPMG or MINIME or SAW and then there are submachine guns which are a lot more compact. a firearm that has continuous firing when trigger is depressed and ceases firing when trigger is released or until ammo runs out.
List and describe 4 weapons introduced in World War?
WWI saw the deployment of modern armored tanks, barbed wire, poison gas and machine guns.
What are good airsoft guns?
the all metal ak47 all black. 415 fps super super super accurate but. it is a little heavy but when you start to carry it for a game it wont be heavy anymore.
What are us navy heavy cruisers?
The Vietnam War was probably the last time USN heavy cruisers saw combat; such as the USS St. Paul, USS Boston, etc. USN heavy cruisers had 8-inch guns, and USN light cruisers (USS Oklahoma City, as one example) were armed with 6-inch guns. US Navy destroyers had 5-inch guns. The Sherman class destroyers built in the 1950's were the last all gun US destroyers; of which the USS Turner Joy is one, and is preserved in Washington state, as she was involved with the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964 (which started the conventional war in Vietnam-from a guerrilla war).
What are the basic firearms used by the us military today?
M9 pistol, M16 family of rifles (includes A1, A2, A4, and A5 variants), CAR-15 family of rifles (includes GAU4/5, M4, M4A1, etc), M14 and variants (includes M21, M14EBR, etc.), M249 SAW light machine gun, M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, M240 General Purpose Machine Gun, M2 HBAR heavy machine gun.
