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The Besal, properly named "Gun, Light, Machine, Faulkner, .303-inch", was a light machine gun of British origin. The weapon was intended as an alternative to the Bren gun as it was lighter, simpler, cheaper and easier to manufacture and therefore was not dependent on the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield which was within range of German bombers. As the threat to the supply of Brens receded, it was eventually deemed unnecessary and never went into mass production. | [[File:BESAL with drum.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Pattern Besal with 100-round Motley pan magazine - .303 (7.7x56mm R)]] | ||
The Besal, properly named "Gun, Light, Machine, Faulkner, .303-inch", was a light machine gun of British origin. The weapon was intended as an alternative to the [[Bren]] gun as it was lighter, simpler, cheaper and easier to manufacture and therefore was not dependent on the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield which was within range of German bombers. As the threat to the supply of Brens receded, it was eventually deemed unnecessary and never went into mass production. | |||
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*'''Type:''' Light machine gun | *'''Type:''' Light machine gun | ||
*'''Caliber:'''.303 (7,7 × 56 mm R) | *'''Caliber:'''.303 (7,7 × 56 mm R) | ||
*'''Capacity:''' 30-round Bren-compatible magazines | *'''Capacity:''' 30-round Bren-compatible magazines; 100-round Motley pan magazine | ||
*'''Fire Modes:''' Full-automatic, 600 rpm | *'''Fire Modes:''' Full-automatic, 600 rpm | ||
*'''Mass:''' 9.4 Kg | *'''Mass:''' 9.4 Kg | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 4 June 2022
The Besal, properly named "Gun, Light, Machine, Faulkner, .303-inch", was a light machine gun of British origin. The weapon was intended as an alternative to the Bren gun as it was lighter, simpler, cheaper and easier to manufacture and therefore was not dependent on the Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield which was within range of German bombers. As the threat to the supply of Brens receded, it was eventually deemed unnecessary and never went into mass production.
Specifications
(1938)
- Type: Light machine gun
- Caliber:.303 (7,7 × 56 mm R)
- Capacity: 30-round Bren-compatible magazines; 100-round Motley pan magazine
- Fire Modes: Full-automatic, 600 rpm
- Mass: 9.4 Kg
- Length: 46.7 in (118.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 22 in (55.9 cm)
- Muzzle velocity: 744 m/s
The Besal and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | 2021 |