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Why was machine gun successful?
Before the development of a rapid fire firearm (the machine gun) the fastest you could shoot would be with repeater rifles which couldn't hold as much ammunition as a machine gun could.
What is the definision of a machine gun?
It varies. Generally speaking, if one pull of the trigger will cause the weapon to fire unitl all available ammunition is expended, you have a machine gun.
Is a ak-47 a machine gun?
No. It is an assault rifle. It can fire automatically like a machine gun, but only for short bursts because of its fixed barrel and small ammunition capacity.
What are the measurements to the Thompson Machine Gun?
Measurements as in ammunition size? 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol)
What is the operating weight of a M-60 machine gun?
23.15 lbs, plus ammunition.
What type of weapons fire automatically?
An automatic firearm is a firearm that will fire as long as the trigger is pressed and there is ammunition available. Some examples of automatic firearms are a machine gun, submachine gun, and machine pistol.
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.
How much does 100 rounds for a M60 machine gun weigh?
The weight of 100 rounds of ammunition for an M60 machine gun, specifically the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, is approximately 22 pounds (10 kg). This includes the weight of the links and the ammunition itself. The exact weight may vary slightly based on the specific type of ammunition used, but 22 pounds is a good estimate for this quantity.
What is the description of machine gun?
Basically, a weapon that will continue to fire, as long as ammunition is fed, while the trigger is held back.
Is there a machine to help re-fill PKM machine gun ammunition?
yes there is.....basically a hopper that feeds the rounds into a belt. yes there is.....basically a hopper that feeds the rounds into a belt.
What has the author Jean Huon written?
Jean Huon has written: 'Military rifle and machine gun cartridges' -- subject(s): Ammunition, Cartridges
What is an machine gun?
A machine gun is a firearm that with one pull of the trigger will feed and fire 2 or more rounds in succession. Most machine guns are belt fed and fire high powered rifle ammunition. Similar weapons include Assault Rifles and Sub-machine Guns which fire intermediate and pistol caliber rounds. An example of a machine gun would be a Browning M1919 or Browning M2.
