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Vickers K machine gun
The Vickers Class K, or simply Vickers K, is a British aircraft machine gun; it was designated Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I in British military service, with "GO" standing for "Gas-Operated". Originally developed from the Vickers-Berthier machine gun, its high rate of fire was necessary as aircraft gunners had shorter windows of opportunity to shoot at other aircraft. Eventually phased out of service by the RAF in favor of the Browning M1919, the guns found new life mounted to the raiding vehicles of the Long Range Desert Group and Special Air Service, who liked its higher rate of fire and larger magazine capacity compared to the Bren. Surplus guns were also adopted by the Royal Navy to replace Lewis Guns on light craft.
Later in the war the gun was developed into an infantry portable variant, the Vickers GO No. 2 Mk I. The No. 2 replaced the rear spade-style pistol grip with a stock, added a more traditional pistol grip below the gun, a small wood handguard or Bren carry handle (both existed) in front of that, as well as a bipod and new sights. This variant was primarily intended for second-line units like those protecting RAF airfields, though they also found their way into frontline combat service with various recon and commando units later in the war.
Specifications
(1935–1945)
- Type: Machine Gun
- Caliber: .303 British
- Weight: 29.5 lbs (13.4 kg)
- Length: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 20.8 in (52.9 cm)
- Feed system: 60/100-round pan magazine
- Fire modes: Full-Auto
- Cyclic rate of fire: 950-1200 rounds per minute
The Vickers K machine gun and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 633 Squadron | RAF airmen | twin AA mount | 1964 | |
| Billion Dollar Brain | twin mounted on tankers | 1967 | ||
| Play Dirty | British soldiers | twin mounted on Jeep | 1969 | |
| Sahara (1995) | British LRDG soldiers | twin mount on Jeep | 1995 | |
| Dunkirk | twin mount on British Motor Torpedo Boats | 2017 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Notes / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Rogue Heroes | Mounted to SAS Jeeps, ep 5-6 | 2022 |
Video Game
| Title | Appears as | Mods | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Hope 2 | Dual-mounted on Willys MB Jeep | 2005 | ||
| Call of Duty 3 | Dual-mounted on Willys MB Jeep | 2006 | ||
| Men of War | 2009 | |||
| Company of Heroes 2 | Vickers GO No. 2 | 2013 | ||
| Squad 44: Letters From The Front | Single mount in passenger seat of UK Willys Jeep | 2018 | ||
| Battlefield V | VGO | Vickers GO No. 2 | 2018 | |
| Enlisted | 2021 | |||
| Enlisted | Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I | 2021 | ||
| Vickers GO No. 2 Mk I | ||||
| Aviators - War in The Skies | Vickers GO No. 1 Mk I | 2023 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Witches 2 | Vickers GO No. 1 mounted on Willys MB jeep | 2010 |