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Lightweight Medium Machine Gun
The True Velocity RM338, formerly Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG), is a prototype machine gun being developed first by General Dynamics, later by LoneStar Future Weapons, now by True Velocity. The weapon was originally developed by General Dynamics for Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) Irregular Warfare program, but was later reintroduced by True Velocity for United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) LMG-M program. Design The LWMMG is designed to fill the gap between 7.62 mm and .50 BMG machine guns. The weapon uses the .338 Norma Magnum round, giving it greater lethality and double the range of the 7.62 NATO round. The LWMMG has a rate of fire of 500 rounds per minute, an effective range of , and a maximum range of . It weighs , making it only slightly heavier than the M240L, and lighter than the M240B. The .338NM bullet has over of muzzle energy and is four times more powerful than the 7.62 NATO at 1,000 meters. An individual round is twice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disintegrating Link
An ammunition belt is a firearm device used to package and feed cartridges, typically for rapid-firing automatic weapons such as machine guns. Belt-fed systems minimize the proportional weight of the ammunition apparatus to the entire weapon system, and allow high rates of continuous fire without needing frequent magazine changes. The capacity of belts and associated belt containers is typically a function of weight and bulk, and their size is limited by caliber and the combined portability of the weapon and ammunition. Typical capacities for man-portable weapon systems range from 50 to 300 rounds of ammunition. Variants Feed strip The "feed strip" (also referred to as an "ammo strip" or "feed tray") was initially designed in 1895, based on initial designs by Captain Baron Adolf Odkolek von Ujezda of Vienna, Austria. A feed strip is a simple rigid metal (usually steel or brass) tray, typically holding 15 to 30 cartridges that are crimped together into a row. The feed st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medium Machine Guns
A medium machine gun (MMG), in modern terms, usually refers to a belt-fed machine gun firing a full-powered rifle cartridge, and is considered "medium" in weight (). Medium machine guns are light enough to be infantry-portable (as opposed to a heavy machine gun, which completely relies on mounting onto a weapons platform for operational stability and mobility), but still cumbersome enough to require a crew for optimal operational efficiency (as opposed to a light machine gun, which can be operated to full capacity by only a single gunner). History Late 19th century In the late 19th century, Gatling guns and other externally powered types, such as the Nordenfelt, were often made in different ranges of calibers, such as half-inch and one-inch. Thanks to their many barrels, overheating was not a major issue, and they were also quite heavy, being, essentially, heavy machine guns. When Hiram Maxim developed his recoil-powered machine gun that used a single barrel, the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8 Mm Machine Guns
8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. Etymology English ''eight'', from Old English '', æhta'', Proto-Germanic ''*ahto'' is a direct continuation of Proto-Indo-European '' *oḱtṓ(w)-'', and as such cognate with Greek and Latin , both of which stems are reflected by the English prefix oct(o)-, as in the ordinal adjective ''octaval'' or ''octavary'', the distributive adjective is ''octonary''. The adjective ''octuple'' (Latin ) may also be used as a noun, meaning "a set of eight items"; the diminutive ''octuplet'' is mostly used to refer to eight siblings delivered in one birth. The Semitic numeral is based on a root ''*θmn-'', whence Akkadian ''smn-'', Arabic ''ṯmn-'', Hebrew ''šmn-'' etc. The Chinese numeral, written (Mandarin: ''bā''; Cantonese: ''baat''), is from Old Chinese ''*priāt-'', ultimately from Sino-Tibetan ''b-r-gyat'' or ''b-g-ryat'' which also yielded Tibetan '' brgyat''. It has been argued that, as the cardinal num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machine Guns Of The United States
A machine is a physical system that uses power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines. Machines can be driven by animals and people, by natural forces such as wind and water, and by chemical, thermal, or electrical power, and include a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement. They can also include computers and sensors that monitor performance and plan movement, often called mechanical systems. Renaissance natural philosophers identified six simple machines which were the elementary devices that put a load into motion, and calculated the ratio of output force to input force, known today as mechanical advantage. Modern machines are complex systems that consist of structural elements, mechanisms and control compone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
QJZ-171
The QJZ-171, also known as the Type 171 heavy machine gun, is a People's Republic of China, Chinese heavy machine gun designed and manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It fires a type of specialized 12.7×108mm light-weight ammunition. Intended for mountainous terrain and high-altitude infantry operations, the QJZ-171 is one of the lightest heavy machine guns, with a weight comparable to general-purpose machine gun, general-purpose machine guns (GPMG) of other countries. The QJZ-171 entered PLA service, replacing the previous generation QJZ-89 heavy machine gun. Description The QJZ-171 is designed as an ultra-lightweight heavy machine gun, similar to American XM312 and XM806. The machine gun system weighs , which is comparable to M240 or FN MAG, and the tripod weighs . The weight of combat configuration, which includes ammunition cartridges, belts, boxes, and scopes, is lighter than the same configuration on QJZ-89. This is achieved by ammo containers made of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overmatch
Overmatch is a concept in modern military thinking which prizes having overwhelming advantages over an adversary to a more significant margin than in traditional warfare. It is related to military superiority. Overmatch uses a military force's "capabilities or unique tactics" to compel the opposing forces to stop using their own equipment or tactics, as doing so would lead to their own defeat or destruction.Kevin M. Woods and Thomas C. Greenwood (Jan. 9, 2018) ''Joint Force Quarterly'' 88 Multidomain Battle: Time for a Campaign of Joint Experimentation Overmatch provides "capabilities for presenting an adversary with multiple, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herstal Group
The FN Browning Group, formerly known as the Herstal Group, is the parent company of the small arms manufacturers FN Herstal and Browning Arms Company, which market the Browning, Winchester and FN brands. It is headquartered in Liège, Belgium with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, Portugal and France. FN Browning Group is also a shareholder in the Japanese company, Miroku Co., Ltd. History Since 1997, FN Browning Group has been 100% owned by the Walloon Region of Belgium, who purchased the remaining shares from GIAT KNDS France (formerly known as Nexter, GIAT Industries or ''Groupement des Industries de l'Armée de Terre'', Army Industries Group) is a French government-owned weapons manufacturer, based in Versailles. The company was wholly government-owned .... References External links * Belgian companies established in 1889 Firearm manufacturers of Belgium Manufacturing companies established in 1889 Herstal Companies based in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sig MG 338
The SIG Sauer MG 338 is a medium machine gun manufactured by the SIG Sauer company. Description The SIG MG 338 is primarily chambered in .338 Norma Magnum and has an effective range of approximately 1,700 meters, approximately twice the effective range of 7.62x51mm, while at 1,000 meters, it is still capable of penetrating Level III armor. The MG 338 can be switched to fire 7.62×51mm by changing out the barrel, bolt, feed tray, and cover. It weighs approximately which is significantly less than the preceding M240. The MG 338 uses a short stroke gas piston operating system and is select fire, capable of both automatic and semi-automatic fire. The MG 338 is fully ambidextrous and is capable of being fed and charged from the right or left side which can make mounting the machine gun to various vehicles easier. It can also be loaded from the closed or open bolt position. Standard configuration uses an AR style handgrip and folding buttstock. The weapon system also includes a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Benning, Georgia
Fort Benning (named Fort Moore from 2023–2025) is a United States Army post in the Columbus, Georgia area. Located on Georgia's border with Alabama, Fort Benning supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, family members, reserve component soldiers, retirees and civilian employees on a daily basis. As a power projection platform, the post can deploy combat-ready forces by air, rail, and highway for their designated mission. Fort Benning is the home of the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, the United States Army Armor School, United States Army Infantry School, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly known as the School of the Americas), elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, and other tenant units. Established in 1918 as Camp Benning, named after Confederate General Henry L. Benning in the American Civil War, it was the Home of the Infantry. In 1922 Camp Benning became Fort Benning. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camp Roberts, California
Camp Roberts is a California National Guard post in central California, located on both sides of the Salinas River in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties, now run by the California Army National Guard. It was opened in 1941 and is named after Corporal Harold W. Roberts, a World War I Medal of Honor recipient. Nearby communities include San Miguel, Heritage Ranch ( Lake Nacimiento), Oak Shores (Lake Nacimiento), and Bradley, all unincorporated. The nearest incorporated city is Paso Robles. Camp Roberts is roughly southeast of Fort Hunter Liggett. Camp Roberts is host to annual training for California Army National Guard units and the British Army. As of 2014, Camp Roberts is undergoing major renovations, including demolition of World War II-era barracks. Demolition of the World War II-era structures facing US Route 101 began in 2012. To contain the hazardous materials from the demolished barracks, a large hazardous waste landfill was created. History Under th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Association Of The United States Army
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the professional association of the United States Army. Founded in 1950, it has 121 chapters worldwide. Membership is open to everyone, not just Army personnel, nor is membership mandatory for soldiers. The organization publishes ''ARMY Magazine'' and the ''Green Book''. The current president is retired Army General Robert Brooks Brown. Membership Membership in AUSA is not just open to all Army ranks and all components are represented—including Regular Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, Government Civilians, Retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans but to concerned citizens and family memberAUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also vital and contributing members of AUSA. Other membership categories include Community Partners and National Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
