Mendoza RM2
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Mendoza RM-2 | |
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Type | light machine gun |
Place of origin | Mexico United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1965–?? |
Used by | Mexico |
Production history | |
Designed | ?? |
Produced | 1965–?? |
Specifications | |
Weight | 6,4 kg |
Length | 1,110 mm |
Barrel length | 610 mm (24 in) |
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Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) |
Action | Gas-operated, open bolt |
Rate of fire | 600 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 805 m/s (2,640 ft/s) |
Effective range | 548 m (600 yd) |
Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
The Mendoza RM2 was a light machine gun similar to the M1918 BAR manufactured in Mexico. It was chambered in .30-06 Calibre and had a 20 round magazine fed from the top.
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