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Darne machine gun
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · France · 1915
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Darnemachinegun

Darne machine gun
Darne machine gun Photo: Schwarz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
65
Penetration
60
Reliability
65
Accuracy
55
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
30
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin France
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraWorld War I
In service1915
Operators7 countries
Data Quality88%
56
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
3/10
World War I
98/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
65
Penetration
60
Reliability
65
Accuracy
55
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
30
Portability
20
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Darne machine gun
Country
Production
1915–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR I
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • DesignerDarne
  • Weight (Empty)7.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersBrazil, France, Nazi Germany, Kingdom of Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Maximum Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1916
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1915Production started
  2. 1924Sale: Italy (1,000 units)
  3. 1931Entered service
  4. 1939First deployment: World War II
111
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Darne machine gunSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1924Italy1,000——
—Brazil———
—Germany———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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