The medium machine gun (MMG) is a step up from the light machine gun in size and power. The MMG can be carried by a machine gunner or mounted on a vehicle using a vehicle mount.
The medium machine gun is normally belt fed for sustained firepower and fires a full power rifle cartridge which will pack a bigger punch and have greater range than any ammunition used by the light machine gun. The MMG will normally weigh in between 15 and 40 pounds and needs an extra modification to keep the barrel cool during firing.
My experience with this weapon is that it is normally mounted on light vehicles, although I have seen them on tanks and other heavy armored vehicles. My Special Operation ring customers such as Army Rangers and Navy SEAL’s will be the ground units that you will see carry MMG’s into combat because they may really need that extra firepower to attack certian targets or to shoot their way out of a jam.
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