MG 18 TuF
| MG 18 Tank und Flieger | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Germany |
| Service history | |
| Wars | World War I |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mauser |
| Manufacturer | planned Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 13.2x92mmSR |
| Caliber | 13.2 mm (0.520 in) |
| Action | Recoil |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron |
The Maschinengewehr 18 TuF (MG18 TuF) was a 13.2 mm (0.520 in) variant of the MG08. The MG 18 was developed as an anti-tank machine gun and additionally as an anti-aircraft gun. It was quite large and was usually operated by a team of 2 to 6 men. The gun was too large to put in the trenches so it was usually put behind the front line.
References
- ↑ "HISTORIC FIREARM OF THE MONTH, February 2002". Retrieved 15 February 2011.