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The '''MG81''' was a German belt fed 7.92 mm machine gun, used in flexible installations in World War II Luftwaffe aircraft, replacing the older drum magazine-fed '''[[MG15 machine gun| MG15]]'''. | The '''MG81''' was a German belt fed 7.92 mm machine gun, used in flexible installations in World War II Luftwaffe aircraft, replacing the older drum magazine-fed '''[[MG15 machine gun|MG15]]'''. | ||
The MG 81 was developed by Mauser as a derivative of their successful '''[[MG34]]''' infantry machine gun. Development focus was to reduce production cost and time and to optimize for use in aircraft. Developed in 1938/1939, it was in production from 1940 to 1945. | The MG 81 was developed by Mauser as a derivative of their successful '''[[MG34]]''' infantry machine gun. Development focus was to reduce production cost and time and to optimize for use in aircraft. Developed in 1938/1939, it was in production from 1940 to 1945. | ||
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==MG81== | ==MG81== | ||
[[Image:Mg81-1.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Mg81-1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|MG 81 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[Image:Mg81-2.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Mg81-2.jpg|thumb|right|400px|MG 81 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
=== Specifications === | ===Specifications=== | ||
(1940 - 1945) | |||
*'''Caliber:''' - 7.92x57mm Mauser | |||
*'''Length:''' {{convert|in|38}} with flash hider | |||
*'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|18.7}} | |||
*'''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|6.5}} | |||
*'''Rate of Fire''' - 1400-1600 rounds per minute | |||
*'''Capacity:''' Belt-fed | |||
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{{Gun Title|MG 81}} | |||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
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== MG 81Z == | ==MG 81Z== | ||
A special twin-mount '''MG 81Z''' (the Z suffix stands for Zwilling - meaning "twin") was introduced in 1942. It paired up two of the weapons on one mount to provide even more firepower with a maximum rate of fire of 3200 rounds/minute without requiring much more space than a standard machine gun. | A special twin-mount '''MG 81Z''' (the Z suffix stands for Zwilling - meaning "twin") was introduced in 1942. It paired up two of the weapons on one mount to provide even more firepower with a maximum rate of fire of 3200 rounds/minute without requiring much more space than a standard machine gun. | ||
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[[Image:Mg81 z.jpg|thumb|401px|right|MG81Z - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image:Mg81 z.jpg|thumb|401px|right|MG81Z - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
=== Specifications === | ===Specifications=== | ||
(1942 - 1945) | |||
''' | *'''Caliber:''' - 7.92x57mm Mauser | ||
*'''Length:''' {{convert|in|38}} with flash hider | |||
''' | *'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|18.7}} | ||
''' | *'''Weight:''' {{convert|kg|12.9}} | ||
*'''Rate of Fire''' - 2800-3200 rounds per minute | |||
'''Weight''' | *'''Capacity:''' Belt-fed | ||
'''Rate of | |||
''' | |||
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{{Gun Title|MG 81Z}} | |||
===Film=== | ===Film=== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 3 March 2018
The MG81 was a German belt fed 7.92 mm machine gun, used in flexible installations in World War II Luftwaffe aircraft, replacing the older drum magazine-fed MG15.
The MG 81 was developed by Mauser as a derivative of their successful MG34 infantry machine gun. Development focus was to reduce production cost and time and to optimize for use in aircraft. Developed in 1938/1939, it was in production from 1940 to 1945.
MG81
Specifications
(1940 - 1945)
- Caliber: - 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Length: 38 in (96.5 cm) with flash hider
- Barrel Length: 18.7 in (47.5 cm)
- Weight: 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
- Rate of Fire - 1400-1600 rounds per minute
- Capacity: Belt-fed
The MG 81 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Into the White | Mounted in a Heinkel He-111 bomber | 2012 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden & Dangerous 2 | MG 81 | Weapons placed on a plane | 2003 |
MG 81Z
A special twin-mount MG 81Z (the Z suffix stands for Zwilling - meaning "twin") was introduced in 1942. It paired up two of the weapons on one mount to provide even more firepower with a maximum rate of fire of 3200 rounds/minute without requiring much more space than a standard machine gun.
Specifications
(1942 - 1945)
- Caliber: - 7.92x57mm Mauser
- Length: 38 in (96.5 cm) with flash hider
- Barrel Length: 18.7 in (47.5 cm)
- Weight: 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg)
- Rate of Fire - 2800-3200 rounds per minute
- Capacity: Belt-fed
The MG 81Z and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders of the Lost Ark | Karen Allen | Marion Ravenwood | Fitted with non-typical flash hiders and MG 15 Doppeltrommel saddle drum and sights. | 1981 |