TĚŽKÝ KULOMET VZOR.37

TĚŽKÝ KULOMET VZOR.37
Image: TK Vz.37 (Axis History Forum)
Year1937
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/Brno
Numbers Produced6000 (Czech Army Service)
Crew4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Ammunition Bearer)
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length733mm
Overall Length1.096mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat WeightGun Weight: 19.5 kg
Mount Weight: 17.5 kg
Total Weight: 37 kg
OperationGas
Cooling SystemAir
SightsAdjustable Front & Rear
Feed200 Round Belt
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of FireSelectable 500 or 700-800 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity780 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range2.500m
Maximum Range4000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe TK Vz.37 was a modern machine gun developed and built in Czechoslovakia. It was an improved version of the Vz.35. Unlike the Vz.24 the new gun was lighter and air cooled. It had a high rate of fire combined with a good range and was initially developed for use in border fortifications.