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2006-01-23 Science & Technology

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Posted by Steve 2006-01-23 09:12|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 And the M60 is based upon the German MG42.

They tried copying it during the war but the contractor didn't cut the parts right resulting in failed testing and a cancelled contract. With all the Brownings out there and in production the need to switch to an entire new system was not thought pressing. In the post war reexamination, the contractor problem was identified and the Americanized design adopted.

Posted by Ebbereng Elmaviger2204 2006-01-23 09:49|| 2006-01-23 09:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't the Germans to this day still produce an updated MG42?

Posted by Cheaderhead 2006-01-23 10:24|| 2006-01-23 10:24|| Front Page Top

#3 Will Stallone be using it when he does Rambo again?

Posted by Raj 2006-01-23 10:58|| 2006-01-23 10:58|| Front Page Top

#4 Who knew Rascal Scooters came with a machine gun mount?

Posted by ed 2006-01-23 11:03|| 2006-01-23 11:03|| Front Page Top

#5 I've never encountered any serious probs wid the M60 as described here. Remember that US Army or USDOD weapons of the period were designed and intended primarily to fight the WARSAW PACT- Soviet tank and motorized infantry armies in Europe. Considering the America-devastating ambitions or premises in Chicom defense white paper of Febr 2005, may I suggest the USDOD bring back Man-/JEEP = HUMMER-portable battlefield tac nukes - DETERRENCE AT ANY LEVEL, OR AGS ANYONE, IS STILL DETERRENCE.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2006-01-23 19:43|| 2006-01-23 19:43|| Front Page Top

#6 You want a cut gun that really really works? Here.
http://upi.com/SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20060120-070112-5273r
View info on the perfect home defense weapon.

Posted by Inspector Clueso 2006-01-23 23:24|| 2006-01-23 23:24|| Front Page Top

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