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The '''Enfield EM-2''', also known by the codename "Mamba" during development, was a prototype British rifle chambered in the intermediate .280 British round. Development of the weapon began in 1948, and in April 1951 a production variant was ready and the rifle was provisionally adopted as the No. 9 Mk 1. However, there was division within NATO about what round should become standard, with the USA strongly favouring the 7.62x51mm. When a new Government was elected in October 1951, they felt that standardisation within NATO was more important than the qualities of the round itself, so it was decided that a rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm rather than the .280 British would be adopted. Attempts were mode to convert the EM-2 to this new round (along with several other experimental "compromise" rounds), but ultimately they were unsuccessful with a modified version of the [[FN FAL]] being adopted in its place. | |||
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* '''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|mm|623}} | * '''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|mm|623}} | ||
* '''Feed System:''' 20 round magazine | * '''Feed System:''' 20 round detachable box magazine | ||
* '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-automatic/Full-automatic | * '''Fire Modes:''' Semi-automatic/Full-automatic | ||
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'''The Enfield EM-2 can be seen in the following anime:''' | '''The Enfield EM-2 can be seen in the following anime:''' | ||
==Anime== | |||
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Revision as of 00:04, 24 January 2013
The Enfield EM-2, also known by the codename "Mamba" during development, was a prototype British rifle chambered in the intermediate .280 British round. Development of the weapon began in 1948, and in April 1951 a production variant was ready and the rifle was provisionally adopted as the No. 9 Mk 1. However, there was division within NATO about what round should become standard, with the USA strongly favouring the 7.62x51mm. When a new Government was elected in October 1951, they felt that standardisation within NATO was more important than the qualities of the round itself, so it was decided that a rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm rather than the .280 British would be adopted. Attempts were mode to convert the EM-2 to this new round (along with several other experimental "compromise" rounds), but ultimately they were unsuccessful with a modified version of the FN FAL being adopted in its place.
Specifications
(1951, prototypes only)
- Type: Assault/Battle Rifle
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Caliber: .280 British (rebarrelled for 6.25x43mm, 7x49mm, 7x51mm, .30-06 and 7.62x51mm)
- Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Length: 35 in (88.9 cm)
- Barrel Length: 24.5 in (62.3 cm)
- Feed System: 20 round detachable box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-automatic/Full-automatic
The Enfield EM-2 can be seen in the following anime:
Anime
| Film/Series Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upotte!! | 2012 - ???? |