-
Senior Moderator
(Milsurp Forums)
Looks like quite a load there! What is the rate of fire on one of these?
Bill Hollinger
"We're surrounded, that simplifies our problem!"
-
-
02-28-2013 05:20 PM
# ADS
Friends and Sponsors
-
Legacy Member
Thank You MG1918 for sharing those awesome pic's!
So on the carry position pic I have to ask,
How much weight is that guy hauling?
Thanks
Semper Fi
Phil
-
-
-
Contributing Member
Originally Posted by
Bill Hollinger
Looks like quite a load there! What is the rate of fire on one of these?
The rate of fire is limited like most weapons by the 'feeding' so for these they used 250 rounds per belt. The rate was therefore considered as 500 rds per minute. There are no reports or evidence that the Germans stitched 250 rd belts together in order to make a one single longer belt. Of course as these are water cooled and barrel wear then for extended periods they could cope with prolonged firing.
Mark
---------- Post added at 11:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------
Originally Posted by
AZPhil
Thank You MG1918 for sharing those awesome pic's!
So on the carry position pic I have to ask,
How much weight is that guy hauling?
Thanks
Semper Fi
Phil
The inter-war adapted gun and sled had additional add-ons so was heavier than the WWI versions. Anyway the individual if carrying the sled and gun, no drum either is looking at 'manually transporting' around 64 kg! This weight was supported as in that image by 2 small shoulder pads and a wooden block for the back. Even under normal conditions this is not comfortable.....
Mark
-
-
Contributing Member
Good view of the adapted MG08 in AA config but on the inter-war dreifuss.
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-
-
Contributing Member
The pads and wood 'plate'.
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-
-
Contributing Member
Attachment 60304
Inter-war 08/15 with rarely seen bipod attachment to the front of the water jacket.
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-
-
Contributing Member
[IMG][/IMG]
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-
-
Contributing Member
[IMG][/IMG]
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-
-
FREE MEMBER
NO Posting or PM's Allowed
-
Contributing Member
Seeking items for the German MG08, MG08/15. LMG08/15 & T Gewehr.
-