HMGs/MMGs and LMGs.

Smersh · #1 June 5th, 2006, 04:11 AM

yes, but that doesn't take into account that an HMG has a larger supply of ammo, and can fire continously much longer, then a lmg. And other features that make HMGs more of a threat and deadlier.

If that is not a factor into calculating the kill specs? what is taken into account? is it just caliber and ROF, like Mark said?

in response to, the MG-42 part. so the weapons where identical , except for their mountings (bipod,heavy tripod)?

Radetzky · #2 June 5th, 2006, 04:45 AM

the germans invented the MG34 and MG42 to be used as a general purpose machine gun and consequently did so in the course of the war. so they're LMGs when fired as a squad support weapon
(mounted on a bipod, maybe even drum-fed) and become HMGs when mounted on a tripod, had a scope attached and were served by a crew of 4-6 men. hope this helps

jan