Vickers–Berthier
The Vickers–Berthier (VB) is a light machine gun that was produced by the British company Vickers-Armstrong. It was adopted by the British Indian Army and saw combat during World War II.
| Vickers–Berthier | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | France/United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See users |
| Wars | Chaco War Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | André Virgile Paul Marie Berthier |
| Designed | 1910 (first version) 1925 (Vickers-Berthier) |
| Manufacturer | Vickers-Armstrong, Rifle Factory Ishapore |
| Produced | 1933-1942 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 24.4 lb (11.1 kg) |
| Length | 45.5 in (1.156 m) |
| Calibre | .303 British, 7.65×53mm Mauser |
| Action | Gas-operated, tilting breech-block |
| Rate of fire | 450-600 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,450 ft/s (745 m/s) |
| Feed system | 30 rounds box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
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