The MG 08 (Maschinengewehr 08) is a heavy machine gun (HMG) which served as the standard HMG of the Imperial German Army during World War I. It was an adaptation of Hiram Maxim 's 1884 Maxim gun design, and was produced in a number of variants during the war.

Jun 7, 2023 · The MG 08/18 was developed at the very end of World War One as a lighter alternative to the MG 08/15. It used an air-cooled barrel, and between not needing water and having lighter parts it managed to be about 6 pounds less weight than the 08/15.

May 9, 2014 · From Max Popenker, we have a set of photos of a very funky German submachine gun from the first world war (presumably 1918). The weapon is currently in possession of the weapon design department at Tula State University in …

The Maschinengewehr 18 Tank und Flieger or MG 18 TuF, is a German dual-purpose heavy machine gun that was designed to fill both anti-tank and anti-aircraft roles.

Jun 13, 2024 · Weighing in at 152 lbs., counting the gun with a full water jacket plus the massive “ Schlitten 08” sledge mount, the MG08 was the pinnacle of stability. Operated by a trained gunner, supplied...

The MG 08 Maxim machine gun is short recoil operated, water cooled, full automatic only, belt-fed machine gun. All Maxim guns fired from a closed bolt, which was not a problem for water …

WEIGHT (LOADED) – 19.1 kg (42 lb 2 oz) with loaded 100-rd drum

Das MG 08/18 war fast identisch mit dem MG 08/15, hatte aber anstatt des Kühlwassermantel lediglich ein gelochtes Mantelrohr mit einem Durchmesser von 37mm um den Lauf, welches mit einem Griff und einem klappbaren Korn versehen war.

Mar 30, 2021 · Additionally, an air-cooled version, the MG08/18, was also tested in small numbers in the final year of the war. It featured a changeable, heavier barrel to cut down on the problem of overheating.

Technical specification and description of the Schwere Maschinengewehr 08, a veteran World War I machine gun design that was still in frontline use in 1939.