MG 17 machine gun
The MG 17 was a 7.92 mm machine gun produced by Rheinmetall-Borsig for use at fixed mountings in Luftwaffe aircraft. It was installed in the Messerschmitt Bf 109, Messerschmitt Bf 110, Focke-Wulf Fw 190, Junkers Ju 87, Junkers Ju 88 and many other aircraft .
Technical Data
- Weight : 10.2 kg
- Length : 1.175 m
- Muzzle Velocity : from 855 m/s (Phosphor "B" round ) to 905 m/s (Armor Piercing Tracer "SmK L'spur" round)
- Rate of Fire : ~ 1,200 rounds per minute
See Also:
- List of firearms
- List of common WW2 weapons
- List of uncommon WW2 weapons
- List of weapons of the WW2 Luftwaffe
Categories
Light machine guns | Aircraft guns