Mendoza RM2
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| Mendoza RM-2 | |
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| Type | light machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Mexico United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1965–?? |
| Used by | Mexico |
| Production history | |
| Designed | ?? |
| Produced | 1965–?? |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6,4 kg |
| Length | 1,110 mm |
| Barrel length | 610 mm (24 in) |
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| Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) |
| Action | Gas-operated, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 805 m/s (2,640 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 548 m (600 yd) |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine |
The Mendoza RM2 was a light machine gun similar to the M1918 BAR manufactured in Mexico. It was chambered in .30-06 Calibre and had a 20 round magazine fed from the top.
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