Place of origin Germany
Service history
In service 1933–1945
Used by Germany
World War II
Production history
Designed Unknown
Produced 1933—1945?
Specifications
Weight?
Length?
Barrel length 1,140 mm (44⅞ in)
Cartridge 7.92mm
Caliber 7.92mm
Action Recoil-operated; short recoil
Rate of fire 900 round/min
Muzzle velocity 750 m/s
Effective range 1,800 m (2,200 yd)
Feed system Belt-fed
The Samaka or "Salvenmaschinenkanonen", was a German Anti aircraft gun mount using multiple MG81 7.92mm general purpose machine guns for rapid fire Salvo purposes, similar firepower to a Gatling Gun.
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