MITRAGLIATRICE MODELLO 35

MITRAGLIATRICE MODELLO 35
Image: Mitragliatrice Modello 35 (Bundesarchiv)
Year1935
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerItaly/Fiat-Revelli
Numbers Produced[@numbers_produced]
Crew5
Calibre8mm (8x59)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight208gr
Barrel Length550mm
Overall Length1.265mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountTri-Pod
Combat WeightGun: 17.2 kg
Mount: 27 kg
Total: 44.2 kg
OperationDelayed Blowback
Cooling SystemAir
SightsFront Blade & Adjustable Rear Leaf
Feed50 Round Belt
Practical Rate of Fire450 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire650 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range1000m
Maximum Range5.200m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Mitragliatrice Modello 35 was an up-dated version of the Modello 14. It was belt fed and air cooled, which was a vast improvement on the early model and a new chamber, which omitted the oil reservoir. It fired a heavier 8mm round which gave a better penetrative power. Later it was found that the new chamber still jammed and rounds had to lubricated before use. Despite its faults the Modello 35 was issued to the troops and saw action on all fronts.