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The Bren gun was a series of light machine guns (LMG) made by Britain in the 1930s and used in various roles until 1992. While best known for its role as the British and Commonwealth forces' primary infantry LMG in World War II, it was also used in the Korean War and saw service throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including the 1982 Falklands War. Although fitted with a bipod, it could also be mounted on a tripod or be vehicle-mounted. | The Bren gun was a series of light machine guns (LMG) made by Britain in the 1930s and used in various roles until 1992. While best known for its role as the British and Commonwealth forces' primary infantry LMG in World War II, it was also used in the Korean War and saw service throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including the 1982 Falklands War. Although fitted with a [[bipod]], it could also be mounted on a tripod or be vehicle-mounted. | ||
The Bren gun was a licensed version of the Czechoslovak ZGB 33 light machine gun which, in turn, was a modified version of the ZB vz. 26, which British Army officials had tested during a firearms service competition in the 1930s. The later Bren gun featured a distinctive top-mounted curved box magazine, conical flash hider, and quick change barrel. | The Bren gun was a licensed version of the Czechoslovak ZGB 33 light machine gun which, in turn, was a modified version of the ZB vz. 26, which British Army officials had tested during a firearms service competition in the 1930s. The later Bren gun featured a distinctive top-mounted curved box magazine, conical flash hider, and quick change barrel. | ||
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File:Allied Forces in the United Kingdom 1939-45 H11120.jpg|A Bren gunner of the Norwegian Brigade takes aim during training at Dumfries, Scotland, 27 June 1941. | File:Allied Forces in the United Kingdom 1939-45 H11120.jpg|A Bren gunner of the Norwegian Brigade takes aim during training at Dumfries, Scotland, 27 June 1941. | ||
File:26308884075 64012cb20e b-1.jpg | File:26308884075 64012cb20e b-1.jpg|ARVN training with the L4? Bren in Vietnam | ||
File:Breennnnn.jpg | File:Breennnnn.jpg|Bren in Vietnam| Bren in Camboia | ||
File:VeronicaFoster-RonnieBrenGunGirl-smoke.jpg|Veronica Foster as "Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl", was a Canadian icon for women working in war production | File:VeronicaFoster-RonnieBrenGunGirl-smoke.jpg|Veronica Foster as "Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl", was a Canadian icon for women working in war production | ||
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Revision as of 00:16, 16 April 2024
| Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 US |
 Bren |
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 Gunner |
30 / 60 |
| Damage Base | Headshot × | Chest × | Stomach × | Leg × | Arm × | Bayonet | Rifle Grenades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | ×2.3 = 105.8 | ×1 = 46 | ×0.95 = 43.7 | ×0.6 = 27.6 | ×0.55 = 25.3 | NO | NO |
| Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Bipod Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bren | LMG | Auto | 500 RPM | 9.03° & 2.35° ADS | 2.19° & 0.7° ADS | 0.925 | 735 m/s | 7.9g (121.9 gr) | 7.4kg (16.3 lbs) |
| Full name | Ammo Type | Place of Origin | Date | Armory | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bren light machine gun | 7.62x39 | United Kingdom | 1935 | Royal Small Arms Factory John Inglis and Company Lithgow Small Arms Factory Rifle Factory Ishapore |
25 in (635 mm) | 45.5 in (1,160 mm) | weapon_bren |
The Bren gun was a series of light machine guns (LMG) made by Britain in the 1930s and used in various roles until 1992. While best known for its role as the British and Commonwealth forces' primary infantry LMG in World War II, it was also used in the Korean War and saw service throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including the 1982 Falklands War. Although fitted with a bipod, it could also be mounted on a tripod or be vehicle-mounted.
The Bren gun was a licensed version of the Czechoslovak ZGB 33 light machine gun which, in turn, was a modified version of the ZB vz. 26, which British Army officials had tested during a firearms service competition in the 1930s. The later Bren gun featured a distinctive top-mounted curved box magazine, conical flash hider, and quick change barrel.
HISTORY
China modified the Bren post WW2. They captured many guns from Kuomintang. Some converted to fire 7.62x39 caliber ammunition from ammo supplied by their Soviet allies. It was used during the Korean War. They then found there way into Vietnam.
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A Bren gunner of the Norwegian Brigade takes aim during training at Dumfries, Scotland, 27 June 1941. -
ARVN training with the L4? Bren in Vietnam -
Bren in Camboia -
Veronica Foster as "Ronnie, the Bren Gun Girl", was a Canadian icon for women working in war production
