M.23 MITRAILLEUR

M.23 MITRAILLEUR
Image: M.23 Mitrailleur (Unknown Source)
Year1923
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerBritain/Vickers
Numbers Produced1000
Crew5
Calibre6.5mm (6.5x53R)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight159gr (10g)
Barrel Length607mm
Overall Length981mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountTri-Pod
Combat Weight47 kg (With Tri-Pod)
OperationRecoil
Cooling SystemWater
SightsFront Post & Adjustable Rear
Feed225 Round Belt
Practical Rate of Fire450 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire600 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity744 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range1.200m
Maximum Range2.600m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesMain Medium Machine Gun in KNIL Machine Gun Companies.