The MG 13 is a German light machine gun developed by converting the Dreyse Model 1918 heavy, water-cooled machine gun into an air-cooled design. Its name is a shortened form of the German word Maschinengewehr 13. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
Service Status Weapon Class Introduced Year Weapon Class
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Sources
1. Wikidata: MG 13
Wikidata Q696717, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 2. Wikipedia: MG 13
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The MG 13 (the shortened version of the German word Maschinengewehr 13) is a German light machine gun developed by converting the Dreyse Model 1918 heavy water-cooled machine gun into an air-cooled version.
Usage
The MG 13 was introduced into service in 1930, where it served as the standard light machine gun of Germany until 1935.
service-status
service = 1930-1945 (Germany)
caliber
cartridge = 7.92×57mm Mauser
Used In: Spanish Civil War, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Spanish Civil War
Used In: World War II, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: World War II
Used In: Second Sino-Japanese War, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Second Sino-Japanese War
Used In: Chinese Civil War, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Chinese Civil War
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