"Nicknamed "Hitler's Buzzsaw" due to the sound from its high rate of fire. 7.92mm caliber 50-round belt." — DescriptionThe MG42 (referred to as MG-42 HMG in the Bonus Materials) is only found in a mounted form throughout the game and is automatically aimed through a rear V-notch ...
theMG42was capable of attaining and sustaining high cyclic rates of fire, much high than its predecessor, nearing 1,200 rounds per minute. Some variants were capable of producing sustained rates of fire of nearly 1,800 rounds per minute; so fast, in fact, that the sound of the machine gun...
At that rate of fire, the barrels would quickly become too hot and start to melt. However, the real genius of the gun was the ability to change barrels within seconds by an experienced gunner. Technically speaking it is roller-locked, short recoil operated, gas assisted, belt feed, light ...
Well,Grieg,i have to agree with you there...i hate that sound when i'm playing Close Combat.haha. Anyway Danyel,Let us assume that the 0.30cal is a better gun,but it still fulfill its duty like the MG42 right,that of a suppression weapon.A faster firing rate,in my opinion sweeps ...