Chantry Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 138 years after it was designed, the Maxim machine gun finds new life: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/ukraine-maxim-machine-gun-russia/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Quad maxims! Even if it is a Sovietized version. My guess is that the difference is the caliber. clever busters, those Ukrainians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Why not? The Soviets aren't known for throwing away anything, so they were in the arsenals in the Ukraine when they gained independence. The Maxim is a proven design that survived and functioned in some horrific conditions. Last, but not least, it ain't like there's a problem feeding them since the Russians and/or Soviets have been making 7.62x54R at least as long as the Maxims have been in service. It wouldn't be that good in a maneuver battle- but for positional defense? What's really different between the stopping the Germans in WWI from attacking your trench line and the way they are fighting in and around the cities in the Ukraine now? Under those conditions, a water cooled medium machine gun sorta shines if placed correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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