Vickers–Berthier
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The Vickers–Berthier (VB) is a light machine gun that was produced by the British company Vickers-Armstrong. It was adopted by the British Indian Army and saw combat during World War II.
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Vickers–Berthier | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | France/United Kingdom[1] |
Service history | |
Used by | See users |
Wars | Chaco War Spanish Civil War World War II |
Production history | |
Designer | André Virgile Paul Marie Berthier |
Designed | 1910 (first version) 1925 (Vickers-Berthier) |
Manufacturer | Vickers-Armstrong, Rifle Factory Ishapore |
Produced | 1933-1942[2] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 24.4 lb (11.1 kg) |
Length | 45.5 in (1.156 m) |
Calibre | .303 British, 7.65×53mm Mauser |
Action | Gas-operated, tilting breech-block |
Rate of fire | 450-600 round/min |
Muzzle velocity | 2,450 ft/s (745 m/s) |
Feed system | 30 rounds box magazine |
Sights | Iron |
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