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The '''LK 26''' | The '''LK 26''' is an Alterian light machine gun developed in the 1920s, which went on to enter service with several countries. It saw its major use during the [[Second Europan War]], and spawned the related [[LK 27]], [[LK 30]], and [[LK 33]]. The [[LK 26]] influenced many other light machine gun designs including the Lucian [[Bren LMG]]. The LK 26 is famous for its reliability, simple components, quick-change barrel and ease of manufacturing. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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==Users== | ==Users== | ||
{{flagicon image|Artesian Flag.jpg|22px}} [[Alteria]]<br/> | {{flagicon image|Artesian Flag.jpg|22px}} [[Alteria]]<br/> | ||
{{flagicon image|AurucoliaFlagOne.png|22px}} [[Aurucolia]]<br/> | |||
{{flagicon image|Bethausiaflag.png|22px}} [[Bethausia]]: Given by the Lucian Government to arm the [[Bethausian Government-in-exile|Free Bethausian Forces]] <br/> | {{flagicon image|Bethausiaflag.png|22px}} [[Bethausia]]: Given by the Lucian Government to arm the [[Bethausian Government-in-exile|Free Bethausian Forces]] <br/> | ||
{{flagicon image|Dalmasca_and_nabradia_456735.png|22px}} [[Dalmasca and Nabradia]] <br/> | |||
{{flagicon image|Erebonian_Flag.jpg|22px}} [[Erebonian Empire]]<br/> | {{flagicon image|Erebonian_Flag.jpg|22px}} [[Erebonian Empire]]<br/> | ||
{{flagicon image|Esthar_and_balamb_35471.png|22px}} [[Esthar and Balamb]] <br/> | |||
{{flagicon image|GalliaF.png|22px}} [[Gallia-Bruhl]]<br/> | {{flagicon image|GalliaF.png|22px}} [[Gallia-Bruhl]]<br/> | ||
{{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Jutland.jpg|22px}} [[Jutland-Gimli]]: In limited use <br/> | {{flagicon image|Commonwealth of Jutland.jpg|22px}} [[Jutland-Gimli]]: In limited use <br/> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:42, 14 January 2020
| LK 26 | |
|---|---|
 LK 26 at the Randgriz Museum of Arms and Weapons | |
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Alteria |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1926-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Second Europan War War of Lorican Aggression |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Josef Strnad |
| Designed | 1924 |
| Manufacturer | Brnun Factory |
| Produced | 1924–1955 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 9.65 kg (21.27 lb) |
| Length | 1,161 mm (45.7 in) |
| Barrel length | 672 mm (26.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
| Action | Gas-operated, tilting breechblock |
| Rate of fire | 500 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 764 m/s (2,507 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1,000 m (1,100 yd) |
| Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Front blade, rear leaf sight |
The LK 26 is an Alterian light machine gun developed in the 1920s, which went on to enter service with several countries. It saw its major use during the Second Europan War, and spawned the related LK 27, LK 30, and LK 33. The LK 26 influenced many other light machine gun designs including the Lucian Bren LMG. The LK 26 is famous for its reliability, simple components, quick-change barrel and ease of manufacturing.
Development
History
Combat History
Users
Alteria
Aurucolia
Bethausia: Given by the Lucian Government to arm the Free Bethausian Forces
Dalmasca and Nabradia
Erebonian Empire
Esthar and Balamb
Gallia-Bruhl
Jutland-Gimli: In limited use
New Akiba: In limited use
Nihhon-koku
Rubrum: In limited use
United Kingdom