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| Maschinengewehr Modell 1911 (MG 11) | |
|---|---|
 MG 11 (revisions 1934/1935 variant) mounted on its tripod | |
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1911-1980s |
| Used by | Swiss Army |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Hiram Maxim / Waffenfabrik Bern |
| Designed | 1911 |
| Manufacturer | Waffenfabrik Bern |
| Produced | 1911–1946 |
| No. built | 10,000+ |
| Variants | MG 11 revisions 1934/1935 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 18.7 kg (41.23 lb) (without tripod) |
| Length | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 721 mm (28.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.5x55mm Swiss GP 11 |
| Caliber | 7.5 mm |
| Action | Short recoil, toggle locked |
| Rate of fire | 500 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 750 m/s (2,460 ft/s) |
| Feed system | Canvas and metal links belt |
| Sights | Iron sights optical sight |
The Maschinengewehr Modell 1911 or MG 11 is a Swiss heavy machine gun which was introduced before and during World War I. The MG 11 has a close constructive relationship with the German MG 08 heavy machine gun.