| Year | 1919 |
| Weapon Type | Medium Machine Gun |
| Origin & Designer | Germany/DWM |
| Numbers Produced | [@numbers_produced] |
| Crew | 4 |
| Calibre | 7.65mm (7.65x53) |
| Elevation | [@elevation] |
| Traverse | [@gun_traverse] |
| Cartridge Weight | [@cartridge_weight] |
| Round Weight | 211gr (14g) |
| Barrel Length | 719mm |
| Overall Length | 1.175mm |
| Grenade Types | [@grenade_types] |
| Mount | Sled Type |
| Combat Weight | Gun: 26.54 kg Mount: 31.98 kg Water: 4 kg |
| Operation | Short Recoil |
| Cooling System | Water |
| Sights | ZF-12 Telescopic Sight |
| Feed | 250 Round Belt |
| Practical Rate of Fire | 100 r.p.m. |
| Maximum Rate of Fire | 450 r.p.m. |
| Blank Cartridge | [@blank_cartridge] |
| Muzzle Velocity | 892 m/s |
| Fuel Capacity | [@fuel_capacity] |
| Minimum Range | [@minimum_range] |
| Effective Range | 650m |
| Maximum Range | 3000m |
| Armour Penetration | [@armour_penetration] |
| Bayonet | [@bayonet] |
| Traction | [@traction] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | The Maxim 08 Machine Gun was the Belgium armies standard Machine Gun and chambered to fire 7.65mm rounds. It was issued to Machine Gun Companies of Active and 1st Reserve Infantry Divisions. |