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It was waterproof in the sense that getting one wet- or submerging it- did not damage the gun. In the sense of "Can it be fired underwater?"- no. This was a gun that fired from an open bolt- when the trigger was pulled, the bolt, held open, would strip a cartridge from the belt, chamber it, and fire it, and eject the fired case. An open bolt permits water to drain from the barrel more quickly, so a gun that had been submerged could be put back into use shortly after being taken out of the water. HOWEVER- the gun used a roller locked recoil system (with gas assist) to operate. When dampened by being underwater, parts would be slowed by water, and would fail to cycle properly. The 8mm cartridge when fired underwater will travel only a few feet.
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How heavy is the mg42?
The MG42 Machine Gun weighed 11.57 kg (25.51 lb).
What gun changed the world war 2?
Mg42
What year was the MG42 machine gun invented?
1924 /
Is the MG42 used today?
Yes it is. Few countries still use the MG42 Machine gun. These countries includes; Germany, Italy and Pakistan.
Which website sells an mg42 bb gun or airsoft gun?
wwiiguns.com has two different ones, but unfortunately both are over $2,000
Mg42 or bozooka what one was better?
A comparison is impossible to my way of thinking because the MG42 was a machine gun and the bazooka was a rocket launcher. It is an apples versus oranges contest. The German counterpart to the bazooka would be the panzerschreck, or possibly the panzerfaust. The US counterpart to the MG42 would be the Browning M1919.
Which gun shoots faster the mini gun or MG42?
The rate of fire on an MG42 varied depending on what bolt was used, but optimal settings allowed for 1,500 rounds per minute. The M134 (otherwise known as a "minigun") fires at between 2,000-6,000 rounds per minute. So, to answer your question, the minigun fires much faster than the MG42, even with ideal configuration. Note: Keep in mind, however, that the MG42 did use a slightly larger round (7.92mm, as opposed to the miniguns' 7.62mm).
Can you have 2 of the same gun at once in CoD5?
no, unless one has a different attachment and have it as your second slot, eg nstead of a gun and pistol you can have mg42 with bipod and without
How did the gun mg42 help in the world war 2?
The MG42 - when used in an entrenched position - was wickedly effective at mowing down incoming waves of enemy troops and allowed Nazi Germany to inflict massive casualties from 1942 (when the MG42 was invented) until the end of the war. Note: The MG42 did not see it's "closing curtain" at the end of WW2 - it was utilized by the Portuguese Military well into the 1960's.
Where can you find a airsoft mg42?
you can find it at airsoftmegastore.com or airsplat.com or airsoftatlanta.com they all have a mg42 but the cost about $300.00 to $600.00. it depends on witch one you get. but they are the probley bust support gun. but they are about 8 to 10 pounds. Like i said it depends on witch one you get.
Who developed the machine gun mg42's used in WW1?
I think you mean WWII or ww2 Development of the MG42 was by Metall und Lackierwarenfabrik Johannes Großfuß AG It was designed to replace the mg34 but both were used till the end of WWII
Was the MG42 an American weapon?
Answer :NoThe MG42 was a German weapon. It was 50. calibre and one of the most powerful machine guns to date. I do not the name of the American alternative,but it was comonly refered to at the 50 cal. An MG34 is a 30.calibre machine gun. Actually, the MG42 was not .50 caliber, it was either 7.92mm or 6mm depending on the variant.The MG42 was a Belt-Fed Machine Gun with a caliber of 7.92mm, larger than most other cartridges in use at the time. The MG42 were designed to give the standard infantryman devestating firepower with a cyclic rate of almost 800 rounds per minute (RPM) in a man-portable package. Which was far beyond the capabilities of their standard issue rifle, the bolt-action Mausers. The American equivalent of the MG42 would be the M-1918 .30cal Browning utilizing the 30-06 Springfield cartridge the ancestor of todays .308 Winchester, commonly used in the Belgian FN FAL, M-14, and M240 light machine gun. The MG42 set the standard for light machineguns (LMG). Many of today's LMGs, such as the American M-60 and German MG 21, can trace their origins to the MG42.
