Light Machine Guns Go Back to Machine Guns FN MINIMIA Belgian light machine gun that fires the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. It is known for its light weight, versatility, and the ability to be fed from either a belt or a magazine. It is widely used by military forces around the world.ZB-26A Czech light machine gun designed in the 1920s by Zbrojovka Brno. The ZB-26 is chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and is known for its reliability and ease of use. It served as the basis for the British Bren gun and was used by various countries during World War II.M1902 MadsenA Danish-designed light machine gun, considered one of the first true light machine guns. It was used by several nations throughout the 20th century and was known for its distinctive top-mounted magazine and reliability.Lahti-Saloranta M/26A Finnish light machine gun used during the Winter War and Continuation War. Although reliable, it was heavy and difficult to reload in combat.Hotchkiss M1909A light machine gun of French design, used by various forces during World War I and World War II. It was known for being relatively lightweight and portable for its time.Modele 1915 CSRG ChauchatA French light machine gun, infamously known for its poor reliability. It was used extensively in World War I but was plagued by jamming issues and design flaws.MG08/15A German light machine gun used during World War I. It was a lighter, more portable version of the MG08 heavy machine gun, featuring a bipod and shoulder stock. The MG08/15 was the most common German machine gun on the Western Front.MG13 Machine GunA German light machine gun originally developed in the 1920s, later used in World War II. It was known for its accuracy and reliability, although it was replaced by more advanced models.MG15 Machine GunOriginally developed as an aircraft-mounted machine gun by Germany, later adapted for ground use during World War II. It was a rapid-firing, belt-fed weapon.MG30 Machine GunAn early light machine gun designed in Switzerland and Austria, chambered in 7.92mm Mauser. It was influential in the development of later German machine guns.Dror Light Machine GunThe Dror is an Israeli light machine gun based on the American Johnson M1941, modified for use with locally available ammunition. It saw limited service in the early years of the Israeli Defense Forces before being replaced by more reliable designs.Negev NG-5 Light Machine GunThe Negev NG-5 is an Israeli 5.56x45mm light machine gun designed for versatility, reliability, and adaptability in diverse combat scenarios. It has been adopted by the Israeli Defense Forces and other military and law enforcement agencies.Breda M30An Italian light machine gun used during World War II, chambered in 6.5mm Carcano. It was complex and prone to jamming, limiting its effectiveness in the field.Japanese Type 11 Machine GunThe first light machine gun adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1922 and chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge. It featured a hopper-fed design but was known for reliability issues.Japanese Type 96 Machine GunA light machine gun introduced in the 1930s, used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Chambered for the 6.5x50mmSR cartridge, it was magazine-fed and featured a bipod.Ultimax 100A Singaporean light machine gun known for its low recoil and reliability, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It has seen widespread use in the Singapore Armed Forces and by other military organizations.CETME AmeliA Spanish 5.56x45mm NATO light machine gun based on the MG42 design, intended to provide mobile fire support for infantry units. Kulsprutegevar m/40The Kulsprutegevar m/40 (Kg m/40) was a Swedish light machine gun adopted in 1940 as an upgrade to the earlier m/21.SIG KE7A Swiss light machine gun developed in the 1930s, chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser. It was used by various armies for its reliability and accuracy.Bren Automatic RifleA British light machine gun, based on the Czech ZB-26 design, and introduced in the 1930s. The Bren is chambered in .303 British and became famous for its reliability and accuracy. It was widely used by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II and beyond.Vickers-Berthier Light Machine GunA British light machine gun derived from a French design, used by British forces and the Indian Army during the interwar period and World War II.Lewis Machine GunA light machine gun used extensively during World War I by various Allied forces. It was chambered in .303 British and featured a distinctive top-mounted pan magazine and a cooling shroud.M1941 Johnson machine gunA recoil-operated light machine gun used by U.S. forces during World War II. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, it featured a unique rotating bolt and was favored by some paratrooper and special operations units.BAR M1918The Browning Automatic Rifle, a light machine gun used by U.S. forces during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. It was designed for portable fire support, offering a balance between weight and firepower.DT machine gunA Soviet tank-mounted version of the DP-28 light machine gun. Chambered in 7.62x54mmR, it featured a pan magazine and was commonly used in Soviet armored vehicles during World War II.DP27A Soviet light machine gun developed in the 1920s. It is known for its distinctive pan magazine on top of the receiver and was used extensively during World War II. It was reliable but had a relatively low rate of fire.RPKA Soviet light machine gun designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the late 1950s. The RPK is chambered in 7.62x39mm and serves as a squad automatic weapon, providing suppressive fire for infantry units. It is based on the AK-47 platform, featuring a longer, heavier barrel and a bipod for stability.RPDA Soviet light machine gun, designed by Vasily Degtyaryov in the late 1940s. The RPD is chambered in 7.62x39mm and was intended to provide squad-level automatic fire. It was the precursor to later designs like the RPK and was used extensively by Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces during the Cold War.