Country of Origin :
Great BritainRole :
MachinegunIn-Service Date :
August 1938Manufacturer :
Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield Monotype Lithgow InglisNumber Produced :
345,000+Operation :
Gas-Operated AutomaticFeed :
30 round box magazineCartridge Name :
.303 British Mk.VII BallCartridge Size :
7.7mm x 56mmCartridge Total Weight :
gramsBullet Weight :
11.4 gramsWeapon Length :
115.6 cmBarrel Length :
63.5 cmEmpty Weight :
9.05 kgCombat Weight :
10.15 kgMuzzle Velocity :
744 meters per secondPractical Rate of Fire :
120 rounds per minuteCyclic Rate of Fire :
500 rounds per minuteEffective Range :
550 metersScope Types :
NoneBayonets :
NoneGrenades :
NoneOther :
Bi-pod Mount