Rheinmetall RMG 7.62
Machine gun
| Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Machine gun |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Defence |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 800rpm |
| Feed system | Belt |
The Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 is a machine gun under development by Rheinmetall Defence. The weapon comes with 3 rotating barrels to reduce overheating and erosion during a firefight.[1]
Overview
The RMG 7.62 is a development of the MG3, intended as a vehicle mounted weapon where changing the overheated barrel would be a problem. Like the MG3, it is a recoil operated weapon that fires at about 800rpm and uses the belt feed from the MG3. The weapon comes with a cluster of 3 barrels that change over when overheated leaving the previously lined up barrel to cool off.[1] The RMG 7.62 is not a rotary weapon like a Minigun despite it having the appearance of one externally.
Users
Germany - Used by the KF-51U tank seen at Eurosatory 2024 arms fair. [2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Johnson, Steve (19 May 2013). "7.62mm MG3 + Two More Barrels + Motor = Rheinmetall Defence RMG 7.62 -". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ Triffaux. "Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall unveils its New KF51-U Main Battle Tank fitted with Unmanned Turret". armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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