SPECIFICATIONS
LEADING SPECIFICATIONS
Calibre: 7.92mm (Round length: 57mm) Muzzle velocity: 900 metres/sec (2,821 feet per sec) Effective range: 2,000 metres (2,187 yards) Rate of fire: 400-500 rounds per minute synchroniser and engine speed dependent. Length (overall): 1.17m (46 inches) Barrel length: 28.35 inches (72cm) Weight: 11.9kg (26 lbs) Feed System: 500 x round fabric belt.
MAIN COMPONENT PARTS 1.
The Feed Block: This part is one of the most visible, being positioned immediately under the top cover and through which the ammunition belt feeds.
2. The Firing Lock: This is the important component of the Maxim design and handles the round in several steps: removing the belt, inserting round into the chamber, firing the round, extracting the spent round and ejecting it through lower front of the trunnion.
3. The Cross Slide: This coordinates the action of the firing lock and feed block. Comprising two rails, it moves fore and aft within the receiver. Attached to the cross slide, and visible on the right-hand exterior of the weapon, is the cocking handle used to manually load, unload and rectify stoppages.
4. The Fusee Spring: This is contained in a cover running the length of the left-hand side of the receiver and is connected to the rear of the cross slide.
5. The Barrel: This is attached to the front of the cross slide. During recoil, the barrel, cross slide and firing lock all move rearwards together.
6. The Booster: This is attached to the front of the water jacket. Its function is to boost blow-back.