A machine gun is a fully automatic firearm that is designed to rapidly fire a large number of rounds in quick succession from a belt or magazine, typically at a high rate of fire. It is typically operated by multiple mechanisms, such as gas-operated or recoil-operated systems, which automatically load, fire, and eject cartridges.

Machine guns are capable of sustained fire for extended periods and are often used in military applications, providing a high volume of fire to suppress or eliminate enemy targets.  The term "machine gun" can refer to a variety of models and types, including light machine guns, medium machine guns, and heavy machine guns, each with different specifications and purposes.

The Indian Army, like many modern armies, utilizes machine guns as an integral part of its arsenal. Machine guns play a crucial role in providing firepower and tactical advantage during various combat scenarios. The Indian Army employs a range of machine guns to meet its operational requirements



INSAS LMG:-

The INSAS LMG (Indian Small Arms System Light Machine Gun) is a light machine gun based on the INSAS rifle platform. It fires 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition, has a cyclic rate of fire of 600-650 rounds per minute, and a range of approximately 800 meters. It is typically operated by a two-person team and is used for suppressing enemy positions and engaging targets at medium ranges.



Browning m2:-

The Browning M2, also known as the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, is a heavy machine gun with a caliber of .50 inches (12.7mm). It has a cyclic rate of fire of 450-600 rounds per minute and is belt-fed using metallic links. The M2 is used for anti-personnel, anti-aircraft, and anti-vehicle purposes and is mounted on various platforms such as tripods, vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels. It has a long effective range of approximately 1,800 meters and is known for its reliability and firepower.



PKM:-

The PKM  (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanny)is a widely used Russian-designed general-purpose machine gun. It operates on a gas system and is chambered for the 7.62x54mmR cartridge. With a cyclic rate of fire of 650-750 rounds per minute, it can be belt-fed using metallic belts and has a quick-change barrel system. The PKM is utilized by the Indian Army for various roles, including infantry support and vehicle-mounted applications.



FN MAG:-

The FN MAG is a highly regarded medium machine gun. It was designed by FN and introduced in the 1950s. Chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO, it operates on a gas system. With a variable rate of fire, typically around 650-950 rounds per minute. The FN MAG is a belt-fed machine gun that offers high firepower and is used by the Indian Army for anti-personnel, anti-aircraft, and anti-vehicle purposes. The FN MAG has a quick-change barrel system, and a folding bipod, and is adaptable to various platforms.



NSV:-

The NSV is a heavy machine gun developed in the Soviet Union during the 1960s. It chambers the 12.7x108mm cartridge and operates on a gas-operated, short-recoil system. With a cyclic rate of fire of 700-800 rounds per minute, it is belt-fed using non-disintegrating metallic belts Primarily used for anti-personnel and anti-aircraft purposes, it has an effective range of 2,000 meters and can engage ground and low-flying targets. It can be operated by a single gunner or as part of a crew-served weapon system





NEGEV NG7:-

The Negev NG7 is manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), an Israeli firearms manufacturer. It is chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge and has a cyclic rate of fire of around 700-1,000 rounds per minute. It is fed from disintegrating link belts that hold up to 150 rounds, providing continuous firepower. It has an effective range of approximately 800 meters. The NG7 is primarily used as a squad-level support weapon by the Indian Army and was introduced into service with the Indian Army to replace the aging INSAS LMG in certain units.