Videos tagged with EM1

This video details the failure of Britain's Taden/X11 GPMG program, highlighting its complex and inefficient vertical pillar feed mechanism as the primary flaw. Despite leveraging the Bren gun's reliable gas system and quick-change barrel, the Taden's design proved inferior to the FN MAG, which was ultimately adopted. The program's evolution from the EM1 to the X11 and its intended role changes are also discussed.

The Royal Armouries' Jonathan Ferguson details the Thorpe EM1, a 1949 British bullpup rifle designed by Stanley Thorpe. Unlike its competitor, the EM2, the EM1 utilized stamped steel construction influenced by German designs like the Gerat 06. It was chambered for the .280 (7mm) intermediate cartridge and featured a non-magnifying optical sight and a unique bayonet system.

This entry details the American T31 bullpup rifle, an experimental design by John Garand. It was considered an American counterpart to the British EM2, aiming for a compact form factor while retaining a long barrel. The T31's inclusion in a book focused on British designs highlights the interconnectedness of firearms development.