Darne machine gun

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Produced from 1922 to 1939, the Darne machine gun (officially known as mitrailleuse Darne mle 1933) equipped French aircraft until 1935 when it was replaced by the MAC 1934, except in naval aircraft. Often criticized for its lack of reliability, the Darne machine gun worked by gas operation and was fed from a 100 or 250 belt. Like other rifle calibers, the 7.5 mm ammunition type proved to be too light for air combat in World War II.

[edit] Specifications

• Calibre: 7.5x54mm MAS mod. 1929
• Length: 1.12 m
• Weight: 7.8 kg
• Muzzle Velocity: 830 m/s
• Rate of Fire: 1100-1200 rounds per minute
• Range: 500 m (effective range around 200 m)

[edit] See also

• List of firearms
• List of uncommon WW2 weapons
• List of aircraft of the Armée de l'Air, World War II

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