Maschinengewehr 42 Technical Information

Maschinengewehr 42

Caliber: 7.92mm
Length overall: 1220mm
Length of barrel: 533mm
Weight: 11.5kg with bipod; 29.7kg with tripod
Muzzle velocity: 755m per second
Feed: 50 round belt (five belt lenghts)
Maximum effective (combat) range: 2000m
Rate of fire: up to 1,550 rpm cyclic

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