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Difference between revisions of "Parabellum MG 14"
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==Parabellum MG14== | ==Parabellum MG14== | ||
| − | The '''Parabellum MG14''' saw service in World War 1 and were primarily mounted on German aircraft such as a | + | The '''Parabellum MG14''' saw service in World War 1 and were primarily mounted on German aircraft such as a Zeppelin. |
| + | Basis of the construction was the [[MG 08]], which was revised to reduce weight. In particular, the weapon could do without water cooling, a perforated barrel jacket was attached instead. The ammunition taken from a drum, which was attached to the right side. This cartridge belts were wound up to 250 rounds. | ||
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| + | The MG 14 was used primarily in two-seater planes. Here the observer operated the movably mounted weapon and secured the rear, while the pilot fired forward with a fixed [[Maxim MG08/15|MG 08/15]]. Specimens that were installed in airships were fitted for safety reasons with water cooling. | ||
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| + | Initially rarely issued to the infantry, the gun appeared towards the end of the war in larger numbers on the battlefields; for this purpose a bipod could be retrofitted. | ||
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
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|''[[Battlefield: 1918]]''|| || || ||2004 | |''[[Battlefield: 1918]]''|| || || ||2004 | ||
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| + | |''[[Battlefield 1]]''|| || || ||2016 | ||
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[[Image:Parabellum MG17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Parabellum MG17 aircraft machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | [[Image:Parabellum MG17.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Parabellum MG17 aircraft machine Gun - 7.92 x 57mm]] | ||
| − | + | In 1917 the model was revised and performed as the '''MG 14/17'''. For better handling, the diameter of the voluminous running casing has been reduced and the controls have been redesigned so that they can also be operated with gloves. In addition, the MG received a mounting rail for scopes. | |
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="50"|'''Date''' | ||
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| − | | [[Lighthorsemen, The]] || ||German reconnaissance aircraft||In observer's cockpit||1987 | + | | [[Lighthorsemen, The|The Lighthorsemen]] || ||German reconnaissance aircraft||In observer's cockpit||1987 |
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| + | | [[Battle of Warsaw 1920]] || ||Polish reconnaissance aircraft||In observer's cockpit||2011 | ||
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Revision as of 10:36, 16 July 2016
The Parabellum MG14/ 17 machine gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Parabellum MG14
The Parabellum MG14 saw service in World War 1 and were primarily mounted on German aircraft such as a Zeppelin. Basis of the construction was the MG 08, which was revised to reduce weight. In particular, the weapon could do without water cooling, a perforated barrel jacket was attached instead. The ammunition taken from a drum, which was attached to the right side. This cartridge belts were wound up to 250 rounds.
The MG 14 was used primarily in two-seater planes. Here the observer operated the movably mounted weapon and secured the rear, while the pilot fired forward with a fixed MG 08/15. Specimens that were installed in airships were fitted for safety reasons with water cooling.
Initially rarely issued to the infantry, the gun appeared towards the end of the war in larger numbers on the battlefields; for this purpose a bipod could be retrofitted.
Specifications
(1914 - 1918?)
- Origins: German Empire
- Type: Aircraft machine gun
- Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
Films
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Bandits | On turrets in a German Airship | 1986 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield: 1918 | 2004 | |||
| Battlefield 1 | 2016 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosick | Mounted on German aircraft | "The Felling Maria Has A Fly's Head" | 2011 |
Parabellum MG17
In 1917 the model was revised and performed as the MG 14/17. For better handling, the diameter of the voluminous running casing has been reduced and the controls have been redesigned so that they can also be operated with gloves. In addition, the MG received a mounting rail for scopes.
Specifications
(1916 - 1918?)
- Origins: German Empire
- Type: Aircraft machine gun/ machine gun
- Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthorsemen | German reconnaissance aircraft | In observer's cockpit | 1987 | |
| Battle of Warsaw 1920 | Polish reconnaissance aircraft | In observer's cockpit | 2011 |