MG3 (7.62 mm) - Revision history

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U38088265 moved page MG 3 (7.62 mm) to MG3 (7.62 mm): Renamed to match in-game name

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== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell about the history of the development and combat using of the weaponry and also about it's features. Make a air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it it concerns autocannons or machine guns, so write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in the battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== Historical part ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be big one, take it into a separate article and add a link to it by using the "main" template. In the end be sure to include references to sources.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
''ETC.''

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum''
* ''page on the Wikipedia''
* ''page on aircraft or ground forces encyclopedia''
* ''other literature''

{{Aircraft machine guns}}

[[Category:Aircraft machine guns]]

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 The occupation ended in 1949 with the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany (more commonly known as West Germany), but they lacked a standing military. Cold War tensions would soon change this and in 1955 the new Bundeswehr was formed. This new military needed new weapons, particularly with the decision for NATO to standardize on a 7.62x51 mm cartridge the year before. Rheinmetall was contracted to make their new general purpose machine gun based on the MG-42, but re-chambered for 7.62 mm NATO. With the blueprints stolen, Rheinmetall reverse engineered some of the MG-42s still in Germany to get the new weapon, chambered in 7.62 mm, into production.
-The result was the MG 1, which entered production in 1958. Variants soon followed with the MG 1A1 featuring a chrome-lined barrel and sights calibrated for the new cartridge, the MG 1A2 which uses a heavier bolt for a more controllable rate of fire, and the MG 1A3 which had an improved muzzle break, bolt and bipod. In 1968, the MG 3 entered production (the MG 3 being re-designated MG-42s with the original 8 mm Mauser chambering). It featured a new belt retaining paw to hold onto the belt when the top cover of the gun was opened, anti-aircraft sights, and a new ammunition box. Most of the MG 1s and MG 2s would gradually converted to MG 3s (helped by the high level of interchangeability from its WWII precursor) and Rheinmetall would start exporting the guns in 1979. While it is beginning to be replaced or complemented by the [[MG4 (5.56 mm)|MG4]], the gun remains in service in over 30 countries. In 2019, Rheinmetall announced two new variants of the MG 3. The MG 3A0A1 for use on low-flying aircraft and the MG 3A1A1 for replacing the [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] as a turret mounted machine gun.
+The result was the MG 1, which entered production in 1958. Variants soon followed with the MG 1A1 featuring a chrome-lined barrel and sights calibrated for the new cartridge, the MG 1A2 which uses a heavier bolt for a more controllable rate of fire, and the MG 1A3 which had an improved muzzle break, bolt and bipod. In 1968, the MG 3 entered production (the MG 2 being re-designated MG-42s with the original 8 mm Mauser chambering). It featured a new belt retaining paw to hold onto the belt when the top cover of the gun was opened, anti-aircraft sights, and a new ammunition box. Most of the MG 1s and MG 2s would gradually converted to MG 3s (helped by the high level of interchangeability from its WWII precursor) and Rheinmetall would start exporting the guns in 1979. While it is beginning to be replaced or complemented by the [[MG4 (5.56 mm)|MG4]], the gun remains in service in over 30 countries. In 2019, Rheinmetall announced two new variants of the MG 3. The MG 3A0A1 for use on low-flying aircraft and the MG 3A1A1 for replacing the [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] as a turret mounted machine gun.
 == Media ==

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 == History ==
-The [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|MG42]] or as it was called by the Allies "Hitler's Buzzsaw" for the sound it makes while firing, was the standard infantry mounted machine of the Wehrmacht during World War II. After the war ended, the Wehrmacht was dismantled and the technical drawings of the MG-42 were captured by the Soviets. Germany would remain under the occupation of four different nations from the victorious Allied Powers (United States, United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union). The occupation ended in 1949 with the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany (more commonly known as West Germany), but they lacked a standing military. Cold War tensions would soon change this and in 1955 the new Bundeswehr was formed. This new military needed new weapons particularly with the decision for NATO to standardize on a 7.62x51mm cartridge the year before. Rheinmetall was contracted to make their new general purpose machine gun based on the MG-42, but re-chambered for 7.62 NATO. With the blueprints stolen, Rheinmetall reverse engineered some of the MG-42s still in Germany to get the new weapon, chambered in 7.62, into production. The result was the MG 1, which entered production in 1958. Variants soon followed with the MG 1A1 featuring a chrome-lined barrel and sights calibrated for the new cartridge, the MG 1A2 which uses a heavier bolt for a more controllable rate of fire, and the MG 1A3 which had an improved muzzle break, bolt and bipod. In 1968 the MG 3 entered production (The MG 3 being re-designated MG-42s with the original 8mm Mauser chambering). It featured a new belt retaining paw to hold onto the belt when the top cover of the gun was opened, anti-aircraft sights, and a new ammunition box. Most of the MG 1s and MG 2s would gradually converted to MG 3s (helped by the high level of interchangeability from its WWII precursor.) and Rheinmetall would start exporting the guns in 1979. While it is beginning to be replaced by the [[MG4 (5.56 mm)|MG4]], the gun remains in service in over 30 countries. In 2019, Rheinmetall announced two new variants of the MG 3. The MG 3A0A1 for use on low-flying aircraft and the MG 3A1A1 for replacing the [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] as a turret mounted machine gun.
+<!--''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''-->
 == Media ==

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 '''Pros:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+The [[MG42 (7.92 mm)|MG42]] or as it was called by the Allies "Hitler's Buzzsaw" for the sound it makes while firing, was the standard infantry mounted machine of the Wehrmacht during World War II. After the war ended, the Wehrmacht was dismantled and the technical drawings of the MG-42 were captured by the Soviets. Germany would remain under the occupation of four different nations from the victorious Allied Powers (United States, United Kingdom, France and the Soviet Union). The occupation ended in 1949 with the foundation of the Federal Republic of Germany (more commonly known as West Germany), but they lacked a standing military. Cold War tensions would soon change this and in 1955 the new Bundeswehr was formed. This new military needed new weapons particularly with the decision for NATO to standardize on a 7.62x51mm cartridge the year before. Rheinmetall was contracted to make their new general purpose machine gun based on the MG-42, but re-chambered for 7.62 NATO. With the blueprints stolen, Rheinmetall reverse engineered some of the MG-42s still in Germany to get the new weapon, chambered in 7.62, into production. The result was the MG 1, which entered production in 1958. Variants soon followed with the MG 1A1 featuring a chrome-lined barrel and sights calibrated for the new cartridge, the MG 1A2 which uses a heavier bolt for a more controllable rate of fire, and the MG 1A3 which had an improved muzzle break, bolt and bipod. In 1968 the MG 3 entered production (The MG 3 being re-designated MG-42s with the original 8mm Mauser chambering). It featured a new belt retaining paw to hold onto the belt when the top cover of the gun was opened, anti-aircraft sights, and a new ammunition box. Most of the MG 1s and MG 2s would gradually converted to MG 3s (helped by the high level of interchangeability from its WWII precursor.) and Rheinmetall would start exporting the guns in 1979. While it is beginning to be replaced by the [[MG4 (5.56 mm)|MG4]], the gun remains in service in over 30 countries. In 2019, Rheinmetall announced two new variants of the MG 3. The MG 3A0A1 for use on low-flying aircraft and the MG 3A1A1 for replacing the [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] as a turret mounted machine gun.
 == Media ==
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+<!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-->
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

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 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 * {{Specs-Link|sa_313b_france}}
 * {{Specs-Link|sa_313b}}
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 ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
-=== Available shells ===
+=== Available ammunition ===
-''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
+''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''
+''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
+''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
 '''Pros:'''
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 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==
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 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{Aircraft machine guns}}
 [[Category:Aircraft machine guns]]

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