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[[File:Vickersk.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Vickers K Machine Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Vickersk.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Vickers K Machine Gun - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:VickersKlandvariant.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Vickers K Land Variant]] | |||
The Vickers K, or Vickers Gas Operated (VGO) was a British machine gun originally developed for use on aircraft. Originally developed from the [[Vickers-Berthier]] machine gun, its high rate of fire was necessary as aircraft gunners had shorter windows of opportunity to shoot at other aircraft. Eventually phased out of service by the RAF in favor of the [[Browning M1919]], the guns found new life with Recon and Commando units who liked its higher rate of fire and larger magazine capacity compared to the [[Bren]]. Surplus guns were also adopted by the Royal Navy to replace [[Lewis Gun]]s on light craft. | The Vickers K, or Vickers Gas Operated (VGO) was a British machine gun originally developed for use on aircraft. Originally developed from the [[Vickers-Berthier]] machine gun, its high rate of fire was necessary as aircraft gunners had shorter windows of opportunity to shoot at other aircraft. Eventually phased out of service by the RAF in favor of the [[Browning M1919]], the guns found new life with Recon and Commando units who liked its higher rate of fire and larger magazine capacity compared to the [[Bren]]. Surplus guns were also adopted by the Royal Navy to replace [[Lewis Gun]]s on light craft. | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 23 September 2015
The Vickers K, or Vickers Gas Operated (VGO) was a British machine gun originally developed for use on aircraft. Originally developed from the Vickers-Berthier machine gun, its high rate of fire was necessary as aircraft gunners had shorter windows of opportunity to shoot at other aircraft. Eventually phased out of service by the RAF in favor of the Browning M1919, the guns found new life with Recon and Commando units who liked its higher rate of fire and larger magazine capacity compared to the Bren. Surplus guns were also adopted by the Royal Navy to replace Lewis Guns on light craft.
Specifications
(1935–1945)
- Type: Machine Gun
- Caliber: .303 British
- Weight: 29.5 lbs (13.4 kg)
- Length: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 20.8 in (52.9 cm)
- Feed System: 60/100 round pan magazine
- Fire Modes: Full-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiers Is The Glory | British Paratrooper | bullpup stock | 1946 | |
| 633 Squadron | RAF airmen | twin AA mount | 1964 | |
| Billion Dollar Brain | twin mounted on tankers | 1967 | ||
| Play Dirty | British soldiers | twin mounted on Jeep | 1969 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Hope 2 | Dual-mounted on Willys MB Jeep | 2005 | |
| Call of Duty 3 | Dual-mounted on Willys MB Jeep | 2006 |