What is a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG)?
Q: What is a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG)?
A: A general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) is a machine gun that uses a belt to get its ammunition and can be used for various purposes.
Q: What are some of the roles that a general-purpose machine gun can be used for?
A: A general-purpose machine gun can be used to support infantry from bipods or tripods, mounted on helicopters or armored vehicles, or as fire support from various mounting positions.
Q: What is the caliber of the ammunition used by a general-purpose machine gun?
A: A general-purpose machine gun typically fires rifle cartridges such as the 7.62×51mm NATO or 7.92x57mm Mauser.
Q: What is the usual placement for a general-purpose machine gun?
A: A general-purpose machine gun is usually placed on a bipod, tripod, or vehicle mount.
Q: Why is a general-purpose machine gun usually not fired well while moving?
A: A general-purpose machine gun is usually too powerful and heavy to be fired well while moving or on foot.
Q: What is the size of a general-purpose machine gun?
A: A general-purpose machine gun is generally considered to be a medium machine gun.
Q: Does a general-purpose machine gun fire ammunition from a magazine?
A: No, a general-purpose machine gun uses a belt to get its ammunition instead of a magazine.
