Heavy Machine Guns

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	Skoda 1909 Machine Gun	A water-cooled heavy machine gun produced in Austria-Hungary for the military. Chambered in 8x50mmR, it was robust and reliable, serving through World War I. Its design was based on the Maxim gun with some local improvements.
	Salvator-Dormus M1893	The Salvator-Dormus M1893 is an early Austro-Hungarian machine gun chambered in 8x50mmR. Its unique design was ahead of its time but limited by reliability issues.
	Schwarzlose machine gun	A water-cooled, belt-fed machine gun used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. Chambered in 8x50mmR Mannlicher, it was known for its delayed blowback operation and durability.
	QJG-02 Machine Gun	The QJG-02 is a Chinese heavy machine gun chambered in 14.5x114mm, designed for anti-materiel and anti-aircraft roles. Its large caliber and high velocity make it effective against armored vehicles and low-flying aircraft.
	ZB-53 Machine Gun	A Czechoslovak heavy machine gun, also known as the Vz. 37. It was belt-fed and saw extensive use by German forces during World War II under the designation MG37(t).
	ZB-60 Heavy Machine Gun	A Czech-designed, large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun chambered in 15mm. It was used for anti-aircraft and anti-vehicle roles.
	Hotchkiss M1914	A French heavy machine gun used during World War I and World War II. It was known for its reliability and was used by French and other Allied forces.
	MG 18 TuF	The MG 18 Tank und Flieger was a German heavy machine gun developed during World War I to counter tanks and low-flying aircraft. Chambered in 13.2x92mm TuF, it was one of the first heavy machine guns designed specifically for anti-armor and anti-aircraft roles. Although introduced late in the war, it influenced later heavy machine gun designs.
	MG08	A German heavy machine gun based on the Maxim gun, widely used during World War I. It was known for its effectiveness in defensive positions but was heavy and required a crew to operate.
	Fiat-Revelli Modello 1914	An Italian water-cooled heavy machine gun used during World War I, known for its complex design and high rate of fire but also its tendency to jam.
	Breda M37	A heavier version of the Breda M30, chambered in 8mm. It was Italy's main heavy machine gun in World War II, known for its durability but complicated maintenance.
	Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935	The Fiat-Revelli Modello 1935 is an Italian heavy machine gun derived from earlier designs, chambered in 8x59mm RB Breda. It addressed reliability issues of its predecessor but was still considered subpar compared to contemporary weapons.
	SAFAT M1926 machine gun	The SAFAT M1926 is an Italian aircraft machine gun chambered in 7.7mm or 12.7mm, widely used during World War II. Known for its simplicity and ease of maintenance, it equipped many Italian warplanes.
	Perino Model 1908	The Perino Model 1908 is an early Italian heavy machine gun, notable for its innovative recoil-operated mechanism. Though advanced for its time, it was quickly overshadowed by lighter and more mobile designs.
	Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun	A Japanese heavy machine gun used during World War II. It was a modified version of the Hotchkiss M1914, designed to meet the needs of the Japanese military.
	Alfa M44	The Spanish Alfa M44 was a World War II-era general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser. Meant to compliment the Czechoslovak ZB-26 light machine guns also in Spanish serving, it featured a belt-fed and gas-operated, air-cooled system. Reliable and effective, it saw service with Spanish forces and was known for its adaptability in both light and sustained fire roles.
	MG 11	A Swiss adaptation of the Maxim machine gun, the MG 11 was adopted in 1911 for use in fortified positions. It was highly reliable and fed via fabric belts, chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. This machine gun was mounted on tripods and served throughout the World Wars.
	Vickers .303 Machine Gun	A British water-cooled machine gun used extensively during World War I and World War II. The Vickers gun was renowned for its reliability and could sustain prolonged fire without overheating. It remained in service with the British Army until the 1960s.
	Browning M1919	An American air-cooled machine gun that was widely used during the 20th century, including in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It was designed by John Browning and is known for its durability.
	Browning M1917	A water-cooled, belt-fed machine gun used by U.S. forces during World War I, World War II, and beyond. It was designed by John Browning and was known for its reliability in sustained fire.
	Browning M2	A heavy machine gun designed by John Browning, widely used by U.S. forces since the 1930s. Chambered in .50 BMG, it is known for its firepower, range, and durability, often mounted on vehicles and aircraft.
	Browning M1895	"A machine gun designed by John Browning, known as the ""potato digger"" due to its unique lever action. It was used by various nations during the early 20th century, including in World War I."
	DShK Machine Gun	A Soviet heavy machine gun chambered in 12.7x108mm, used for anti-aircraft, vehicle, and infantry support roles. It became a staple heavy weapon in the arsenals of many countries.
	PM1910 Machine Gun	A Russian heavy machine gun based on the Maxim gun, used extensively during World War I, the Russian Civil War, and World War II. It was water-cooled and mounted on a wheeled carriage.
	SG-43 Goryunov	A Soviet medium machine gun introduced during World War II, chambered in 7.62x54mmR. It was reliable, air-cooled, and remained in service for decades.
	KPV Heavy Machine Gun	The KPV is a Soviet 14.5mm heavy machine gun designed for anti-vehicle and anti-aircraft roles, capable of delivering devastating firepower. Its versatility has ensured its continued use in armored vehicles and defensive positions worldwide.