Apr 12, 2002 · Its velocity is so high that you have to change the barrel and it is heavier than the MG-34. Thatt is why I preffer MG-34, because you can use it as your personal weapons as if it …

Jul 20, 2008 · The main reason being, both the mg-34 and 42 ( like every other machine gun), fire from an open bolt. That is, the bolt stays to the rear after the trigger is released. This is so a …

Jan 7, 2011 · Hi, what was the difference in the rate of fire and the maximum range of the MG.34 & MG.42 in there repected firing modes, Bi-pod (LMG) Tri-pod (MMG) I have this data only, …

Jul 5, 2008 · a. MG 34 Modified The MG 34 (modified) is used principally in armored vehicle hull mounts and differs from the MG 34 in the following: (1) Heavier barrel jacket adapted to fit in …

Mar 20, 2010 · The MG 42 was a fearsome weapon but could not be fired at 1100-1200 rpm for long. Short burst and barrel changes eat into it's specifications. The slower firing MG 34's were …

Jul 28, 2018 · The rear sight on the MG34 is an offset "ladder" type. There is one sight leaf, which is adjustable from 200 to 2000 meters.

Dec 19, 2016 · The MG 34 could never be produced in sufficient numbers, in the first years of the war, the Wehrmacht uses all types of machine guns they could get. The czech ZB 26 was a …

Dec 24, 2008 · German heavy weapons platoons often combined a few heavy machineguns (mg 34 or 42 on the tripod) with 2 to 6 8.1cm mortars. Soviet heavy weapons platoons had three …

Jan 22, 2009 · Before the start of the 2nd World War, German army had little interest in self-loafing rifles. Their tactical doctrine centered around infantry squad with MG.34 universal …

Aug 26, 2010 · Maschinengewehr MG 42. TYPE: 7.92 mm calibre air-cooled light machine gun; LENGTH: 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) WEIGHT: 25lb (11.34 kg) with bipod mount ; EFFECTIVE RANGE: …