M1930 MACHINE GUN

M1930 MACHINE GUN
Image: M1930 Machine Gun (ww2incolor)
Year1930
Weapon TypeHeavy Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerFrench/Hotchkiss
Numbers Produced32
Crew5
Calibre13.2mm (13.2x99)
Elevation-10° to +90°
Traverse360°
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight52g
Barrel Length992mm
Overall Length1.670mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountM30 Duel Mount
Combat WeightGun: 37.05 kg
Mount: 57 kg
Total Weight: 94.5 kg
OperationGas
Cooling SystemAir
SightsFront Blade & Rear Leaf
Feed15 Round Strip
Practical Rate of Fire180 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire450 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range1.200m
Maximum Range6.500m
Armour Penetration10mm @ 300m @ 30°
Bayonet[@bayonet]
TractionLight Wheeled Carriage
Variants[@variants]
NotesFrench heavy machine gun built by the firm Hotchkiss, it came with a duel mount which enabled it to engage ground targets and be utilized as a light anti-aircraft.