Vickers .303 Machine Gun Go Back to Heavy Machine Gun Weapon: Vickers .303 Machine GunType: Heavy Machine GunCountry of Origin: United KingdomYear Adopted: 1912Caliber: .303 BritishAction: Fully Automatic - RecoilOverall Length (mm): 1120.0Weight (kg): 13.00Effective Range (m): 2000The Vickers .303 Machine Gun was a British water-cooled heavy machine gun that became one of the most iconic weapons of the 20th century. Developed from the Maxim gun, the Vickers was chambered in .303 British and featured a recoil-operated mechanism. It entered service with the British Army in 1912 and remained in use until the 1960s, making it one of the longest-serving machine guns in military history. The Vickers gun was widely praised for its reliability, with some soldiers claiming it could "fire for days" without jamming if properly maintained. During World War I, the Vickers provided critical support to British infantry, laying down sustained suppressive fire during trench warfare. It was equally effective in World War II, used in various roles, from infantry support to being mounted on aircraft and tanks. Though it was eventually phased out in favor of lighter, more mobile machine guns, the Vickers' contribution to British military success during two world wars cannot be overstated. Its reputation for reliability, durability, and effectiveness made it a favorite among British and Commonwealth forces, and it remains a significant part of military history.Related Weapons: MG08 PM1910 Machine Gun MG08/15 1-inch Pom-Pom Maxim MG 11 MG 18 TuF GalleryNo Articles Found No Videos Found