Vickers K Machine Gun
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Type | Machine Gun |
Caliber | 7.700 mm |
Capacity | 60 rounds |
Length | 930.000 mm |
Weight | 13.400 kg |
Rate of Fire | 950 rounds/min |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe Vickers K machinegun, known as the Vickers Gas Operated (VGO) in British service, was developed as a high rate of fire weapon for aircraft by Vickers-Armstrongs, Limited. They were used aboard models such as Swordfish, Battle, and Blenheim aircraft, among others. A few were also used by ground forces, particularly those in commando roles. The British Special Air Service mounted some Vickers K machine guns on jeeps.Source: Wikipedia. ww2dbase
Last Major Revision: Dec 2007
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2. Anonymous says:
26 Aug 2009 12:43:26 PM
just finished a book that this gun featured in WHAT A FANTASTIC BIT OF KIT
26 Aug 2009 12:43:26 PM
just finished a book that this gun featured in WHAT A FANTASTIC BIT OF KIT
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