TEŠKI MITRALJEZ M.1940

TEŠKI MITRALJEZ M.1940
Year1940
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/Brno
Numbers Produced1000
Crew7
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57mm)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight153gr (9.9g)
Barrel Length733mm
Overall Length1.096mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountTri-Pod
Combat WeightGun: 19.5 kg
Mount: 17.5 kg
Total Weight: 37 kg
OperationGas
Cooling SystemAir
SightsAdjustable Rear and Front Sights
Feed100 & 200 Round Belt
Practical Rate of FireSelectable, 500 or 700-800 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity780 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range1000m
Maximum Range2.500m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesIssued to machine gun companies at battalion level.