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Not that oldguys just found this on the internet, a ww1 vintage machine gun on navy patrol boat (KAL Sambas II 401), anyone know what type is this (vickers,maxim, M1917.....etc?)
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Not that old
M2 browning 12,7mm heavy machine gun modified with water cooled barrel
The rivets at the gun receiver and the cocking handle is the clue
We have older gun in our inventory, the cavalry forces still uses model 1917 rebarreled to 7.62 NATO
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Meanwhile, in neighboring country Phillipine...
International vessel collides with PHL Navy's BRP Tarlac
A Liberian-registered merchant tanker on Monday night collided with a Philippine Navy vessel in Zamboanga City.
The Philippine Navy said merchant tanker Tasco, with Filipino and Ukranian crew, collided with BRP Tarlac while the naval ship was anchored 1,000 yards south of Ensign Majini Pier at Naval Station Romulo Espaldon at around 7:46 p.m.
Rear Admiral Jorge Amba, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, said no one was hurt among the crew members, but the naval vessel sustained a minor damage in the right forward bulwark and side ramp.
Philippine Coast Guard Zamboanga Station commander, Lt. Junior Grade Jimmy Berbo, said guardsmen have been sent to the area to investigate.
The merchant tanker, meanwhile, was prevented from leaving pending the investigation.
The tanker was headed to Bintulo, Malaysia when the incident happened.
Twenty one Filipinos are part of Tasco’s crew with Dominador Taguas Jr. as its captain.
BRP Tarlac arrived is the first ever strategic sealift vessel of the Philippine Navy. It was recently acquired by the Philippine government as part of a P3.87-billion two-vessel contract entered into with Indonesian shipbuilder PT Pal Persero.
Well, with water cooling device you don't have to change barrel during battleWhen you say it, the gun receiver resembles M2 browning indeed. But why would they switch from air to water cooled? The water system seems a bit complicated when it comes to maintenance or change barrel time. And also it makes the gun heavier although it ain't a matter since it's fix mounted.
Any idea?
Sorry if my curiosity kicks in
Well, wonder if the ship still in retention or guarantee period? Whether Phillipine wants to make insurance claim pr not, PT. PAL must have good aftersales service to prove it really is professional exporter.
After all, satisfied customers will surely help PT. PAL,s marketing effort
Too bad...
Afaik...Collision is not an item under factory guarantee.
But if PT. PAL can provide a repair to that ship like new one, it would be good reputation.
The cost should put to the foregin ship that hit Tarlac.
TS-1621, 24, 32, 35, 39Just landed at Iswahjudi AFB magetan
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