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Why is LMG called light machine gun?
Light machine guns were named to distinguish them from heavy machine guns. A light machine gun can be carried by a single person. Usually, another soldier helps the machine gunner by carrying ammunition, but the gun itself is light enough for one man.
What does Lmgs mean in text?
First Definition of LMG
| LMG | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Let Me Guess |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
What LMG does the military use?
Small arms
| Model | Caliber | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pistols | ||
| M249 | 5.56×45mm NATO | Light machine gun |
| M240 | 7.62×51mm NATO | General purpose machine gun |
| Browning M2 | .50 BMG | Heavy machine gun |
What is a light machine gun (LMG)?
A light machine gun is a type of weapon that are more powerful and accurate than Submachine Guns and even Assault Rifles. They have a long range and the fastest rate of fire of most automatic weapons. Although an LMG is meant to be carried by one individual, those are very heavy, restricting the player’s movement compared to other weapons.
What is a light machine gun in WW1?
Bren light machine gun. .30-06 Browning Automatic Rifle Model 1918. A light machine gun (LMG) is a machine gun designed to be employed by an individual soldier, with or without an assistant, as an infantry support weapon. Light machine guns are often used as squad automatic weapons.
Why is it called a medium machine gun?
The term was coined in world War I when a light machine gun was anything that didn’t need a tripod. In world War II if it was less than .50 caliber and tripod mounted it was a medium machine gun.
How many people does it take to carry a machine gun?
A light machine gun can be carried by a single person. Usually, another soldier helps the machine gunner by carrying ammunition, but the gun itself is light enough for one man. Heavy machine guns are mounted on vehicles or stationary mounts and may have a crew of more than two.