Rheinmetall RMG 7.62
| Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 800rpm |
| 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
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.
Operators
Current operators
- Australia
- The RMG 7.62 equips the LANCE turret on the 133 reconnaissance variant of the Boxer CRV as coaxial machine gun.[2][3]
- Germany
- The RMG 7.62 equips the LANCE turret on the 123 reconnaissance variant of the Boxer CRV as coaxial machine gun.[3][4]
Future operators
- Hungary
- Hungary ordered the KF-41 Lynx equipped with the LANCE turret which is equipped with the RMG7.62 coaxial machine gun.[5]
Potential operators
- Greece
- Greece is interested in the KF-41 Lynx equipped with the LANCE turret, and therefore might use the RMG7.62 coaxial machine gun.[6]
- Italy
- Italy is likely to order the KF-51 as a future main battle tank, and it is equipped with the RMG7.62 coaxial machine gun.[7][8]
Prototypes
- Rheinmetall
- Coaxial machine gun with the KF-51U.[8]
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Boxer CRV - Rheinmetall Defence" (PDF).
- ^ "CRV Boxer: Australiens feuerstarker Radpanzer". www.bundeswehr.de (in German). 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ admin (2020-08-18). "Hungary to Build Rheinmetall Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles in €2 Billion Deal - MilitaryLeak.COM". militaryleak.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ admin (2022-08-23). "Rheinmetall Successfully Conduct Trial Tests of KF41 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle in Greece - MilitaryLeak.COM". militaryleak.com. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Kington, Tom (2024-10-15). "Rheinmetall, Leonardo pitch new Italy tank pact as a model for Europe". Defense News. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b Valpolini, Paolo (2024-06-17). "Eurosatory 2024 - Rheinmetall: looking beyond the Panther KF51". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-26.