M1926 MACHINE GUN

M1926 MACHINE GUN
Image: M1926 Machine Gun (Khakidepot)
Year1926
Weapon TypeLight Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerFrance/Hotchkiss
Numbers Produced6000
Crew3
Calibre6.5mm (6.5x54)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight160gr (10g)
Barrel Length577mm
Overall Length1.214mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountBi-Pod
Combat Weight9.52 kg
OperationGas / Fully Automatic
Cooling SystemAir
SightsFront Blade & Rear Leaf
Feed25 Round Strip
Practical Rate of Fire150 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire450 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity754 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range600m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesHotchkiss mle 1926, served as the main Squad Light Machine Gun in Infantry Platoons.