MITRALJÖSE m/29

MITRALJÖSE m/29
Image: MITRALJÖSE m/29 (Unknown Source)
Year1931
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerUSA-Norway/Browning-Kongsberg
Numbers Produced1.665
Crew5
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x61)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight219gr (14.2g)
Barrel Length607mm
Overall Length981mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountTri-Pod
Combat Weight47 kg (With Tri-Pod)
OperationRecoil
Cooling SystemWater
SightsFront Post & Rear Leaf
Feed250 Round Belt
Practical Rate of FirePractical Rate of Fire: 450 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire600 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range1.200m
Maximum Range5000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesA Colt-Browning design and was issued to Machine Gun Companies attached to Infantry Battalions, each Company had twelve m/29s. Also used in the AA role.