Machine Guns Collection (#6)

Wiesel 1 ATM TOW anti-tank vehicles fitted with TOW missiles and Rheinmetall MG3 machine guns

A U. S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle

A British Army soldier mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover
A soldier of the British Army mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover

An aerial gunner surveys the surrounding area during a combat mission in Afghanistan
October 10, 2011 - An aerial gunner surveys the surrounding area for possible insurgents during a combat resupply mission in Barge Matal in the northern Kunar Valley, Afghanistan. U.S

An armory of PK machine guns designed in the Soviet Union
An armory of PK 7.62 mm general-purpose machine guns designed in the Soviet Union

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

Crewmember stands in front of a Sea Lynx helicopter of the German Navy equipped with a M3M machine gun, as used in Operation Atalanta, the fight against pirates on the Horn of Africa

An Mk-38 machine gun system aboard USS Pearl Harbor
Pacific Ocean, December 31, 2011 - A Mk 38 MOD 2 25mm machine gun system aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor ejects casings during a live-fire exercise aboard the ship

Iraqi soldiers carrying machine guns and rifles
October 2, 2006 - Iraqi soldiers toted machine guns and rifles through Fallujahs souk, or market district during a search operation

Two Italian Air Force AB-212 ICO helicopters practice low level flying in the valleys near Naples, Italy. Both helicopters are armed with MG 42/59 7.62mm machine guns

Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide
August 28, 2008 - Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise with the Belgian Army on the sand in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator fires a. 50 caliber machine gun
Pacific Ocean, February 14, 2005 - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator fires a.50 caliber machine gun at a flare during a force protection training exercise

Belgian paratroopers proceeding in the fields

Soldiers of a Belgian Infantry unit helping out a wounded colleague on the field

PK general-purpose machine guns stand ready on a firing range
PK 7.62 mm general-purpose machine guns stand ready on a firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A British soldier provides security from a rooftop in Basra, Iraq
A British Army soldier provides security from a rooftop in Basra, Iraq

Aviation Ordnanceman fires a. 50-caliber machine gun
Pacific Ocean, October 6, 2011 - Aviation Ordnanceman fires a.50-caliber machine gun at a floating target during a live-fire exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington

A sailor fires a. 50-caliber machine gun on the fantail of USS George H. W. Bush
Arabian Sea, July 19, 2011 - A sailor fires a.50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77). George H.W

United Defense M42 submachine gun

Shell casings from a. 50 caliber machine gun around the feet of a soldier
Arabian Sea, January 18, 2012 - Shell casings from a.50 caliber machine gun collect around the feet of an Aviation Ordnanceman as he fires on a floating target during a live-fire exercise aboard

A soldier of the Belgian Army on guard with his FN Minimi rifle

Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7. 62 mm rounds
December 1, 2006 - Marines prepare the M-240G medium machine gun with 7.62 mm rounds during a battle skills exercise

Pathfinders of the Belgian army proceeding in the fields
Pathfinders of the Belgian Army proceeding in the fields

Russian PPSh-41 submachine gun, 1941 era

A 7. 62mm Type 54 machine gun, a variant of the Soviet PPS machine gun
A 7.62mm Type 54 machine gun used by China, a variant of the Soviet PPS machine gun

A U. S. Navy Gunners Mate firing a. 50-caliber machine gun during weapons training
July 13, 2007 - U.S. Navy Gunners Mate fires a.50-caliber machine gun during weapons training aboard USS Boxer (LHD-4)

A Marine loads a M-240G machine gun
A Marine loads a M-240G to prepare to fire at pop-up targets to support a squad that is prepared to rush toward the targets

Gurkhas patrol Afghanistan in a Land Rover

Night vision view of a U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
Night vision view of a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

Gunneras Mate mans the MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard USS Porter
Atlantic Ocean, January 31, 2012 - Gunneras Mate mans the MK-38 25mm machine gun while conducting a small-arms action team training exercise with training support vessel Prevail (TSV 1)

The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank
Leopoldsburg, Belgium - The FN MAG gun on the turret of the Leopard 1A5 main battle tank. The Leopard tank is currently still used by the Belgian Army (Land Component)

Marines take up a security position in a humvee
Northern Regimental Security Area, Iraq, December 5, 2006 - Marines take up a security position in an assembly area during a multi-day sweep of RCT-5s Northern Regimental Security Area

A gunner sits atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover
A gunner operates a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun atop a British Army WMIK Land Rover in Iraq

British Army soldiers participate in sustained fire training
British Army soldiers armed with general purpose machine guns participate in sustained fire training at Brecon Beacons, South Wales

Sailors fire a. 50-caliber machine gun
East China Sea, March 10, 2014 - Sailors fire a.50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver

An Ordinance Handling Officer shooting a
Pacific Ocean, September 19, 2008 - An Ordnance Handling Officer, shoots.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire training exercise aboard USS George Washington

Naval Aircrewman mans a. 50-caliber machine gun from a MH-60S Seahawk
Atlantic Ocean, February 8, 2013 - Naval Aircrewman mans a.50-caliber machine gun from an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a simulated straits transit

Gunners Mate firing a. 50 caliber machine gun aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS
Mediterranean Sea, September 15, 2008 - Gunners Mate fires a.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72)

Information Systems Technician manning an M240 machine gun at Lake Quadsiyah near Haditha
Haditha, Iraq, July 5, 2008 - Information Systems Technician mans an M240 machine gun while conducting a security patrol in Lake Quadsiyah near Haditha, Iraq

U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

Special operations forces soldier transits the water armed with an assault rifle

British paratroopers on patrol in their Land Rover outside Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

A Marine waits for dust to clear while sitting on a CH-53 Super Stallion
A Marine from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 sits on the end of a ramp aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter waiting for dust to clear during a training exercise near Camp Lemonnier

HDR image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240 machine gun
High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

An instructor watches as an Iraqi army soldier fires a PKC machine gun
March 19, 2007 - An instructor with the military transition team watches as an Iraqi army soldier in the School of Infantry fires a PKC machine gun during a live-fire exercise on Camp Yasser

A Navy SEAL provides security with a MP5 submachine gun
A Navy SEAL member of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle team, wearing a wetsuit and camoflauge top, stands guard with his MP5 Navy model submachine gun during a cross the beach operation while his squad

Silhouette of a M240G medium machine gun on a UH-60L Black Hawk
A M240G medium machine gun on a UH-60L Black Hawk is silhouetted by the falling Iraqi sun at Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq

A. 50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight
February 23, 2006 - A.50-caliber machine gun mounted on a CH-46 Sea Knight points towards the Euphrates River in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

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"Unleashing the Fury: The Power and Impact in History" From the thunderous skies to the blood-soaked battlefields, they have forever altered the course of warfare. In the realm of aviation, the North American P-51-D Mustang Fighter roared through enemy lines with deadly precision, its synchronized machine guns raining down a hailstorm of destruction upon foes below. Meanwhile, adorned with patriotism, a World War One poster depicted Marines charging into battle behind the iconic American flag - their trusty machine guns at their side. On land, amidst the chaos of conflict, soldiers relied on these fearsome weapons to gain an upper hand. French soldiers valiantly captured German positions during World War I while facing relentless resistance from enemies desperately clinging to their secured machine guns. In another scene from that era's Battle of Marne east of Paris, French troops defended their position with unwavering determination alongside their faithful companions - Belgian gun dog teams taking a well-deserved rest on the road to Hofstade. Across continents and oceans alike, these lethal tools played pivotal roles in countless conflicts. Indian troops serving in France showcased unwavering bravery as they manned powerful machine guns against formidable adversaries. Similarly courageous were American soldiers stationed on Flanders' Western Front who fearlessly operated Lewis Guns amid treacherous conditions. It also found themselves aboard naval vessels where they served as crucial defenses for volunteers protecting maritime interests. A vivid engraving immortalized brave sailors manning these weapons during Punitive Expedition against Darwesh Khel Waziris. Yet amidst all this heroism and devastation emerged moments that highlighted humanity's resilience and ingenuity. Belgian Army dogs pulled heavy loads including machine guns while displaying unwavering loyalty towards those who depended on them most. Finally, we witness luminous heroism displayed by defenders during Teruel's intense battles through a captivating lithograph - showcasing how even in darkness and despair, machine guns became beacons of hope.