Rheinmetall RMG 7.62
| Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 | |
|---|---|
 RMG 7.62 on the Panther KF51-U's MSSA | |
| Type | Machine gun |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Defence |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Feed system | Belt |
The Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 is a machine gun under development by Rheinmetall Defence. The weapon comes with 3 rotating barrels to reduce overheating and erosion during a firefight.[1]
Overview
[edit]The RMG 7.62 is a development of the MG3, intended as a vehicle mounted weapon where changing the overheated barrel would be a problem. Like the MG3, it is a recoil operated weapon that fires at about 800rpm and uses the belt feed from the MG3. The weapon comes with a cluster of 3 barrels that change over when overheated leaving the previously lined up barrel to cool off.[1] The RMG 7.62 is not a rotary weapon like a minigun despite it having the appearance of one externally.
Applications
[edit]The RMG 7.62 has been offered on the LANCE and LANCE 2.0 turrets as coaxial armament used on the Boxer CRV[2][3] and the Lynx KF41. It also has been fitted to the remote controlled weapon station of the Panther KF51 main battle tank.[4][5] So far, production versions of the LANCE and LANCE 2.0 turrets have been equipped with other types of machine guns instead.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Johnson, Steve (19 May 2013). "7.62mm MG3 + Two More Barrels + Motor = Rheinmetall Defence RMG 7.62 -". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Lynx looking at Land 400 Phase 3 - Australian Defence Magazine". www.australiandefence.com.au. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "Boxer CRV - Rheinmetall Defence" (PDF).
- ^ Kington, Tom (2024-10-15). "Rheinmetall, Leonardo pitch new Italy tank pact as a model for Europe". Defense News. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (2024-06-17). "Eurosatory 2024 - Rheinmetall: looking beyond the Panther KF51". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-26.