Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken · Machine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1915
| Weight (empty) | 17700 g (624.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1445 mm (56.89") |
| Barrel Length | 721 mm (28.39") |
| Magazine Capacity | 100 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 866 m/s (2841 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4800 J (3540 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
The MG 08/15 (Maschinengewehr 08/15) is a lightened, bipod-equipped infantry variant of the German Imperial Army's MG 08 heavy machine gun, introduced in 1915 to provide infantry squads with organic automatic fire support that could keep pace with attacking troops. The standard MG 08 with its Schlitten 08 sledge mount weighed approximately 62 kg combat-ready and required a four-to-six-man crew, making it strictly a defensive position weapon; the German High Command's experience with French Chauc...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Spandau Arsenal / DWM design teams (based on Hiram Stevens Maxim's mechanism)