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Originally Posted by B.T.
Although this would not be the official policy or standard, I can see German units trying to get hands on weapons of foreign countries. This is especially true for the SAW (M249/Minimi). All German units used the MG3, which is for itself a very convincing and reliable MG. But it is heavy and cumbersome. German units, working side by side with US forces, would try to trade some of the SAWs in.
Reason: The RPKs are the only "light" MGs in German service. And these would only be in service with former Eastgerman units. Or in units, that had scrounged them from defeated enemies. In the tactical role, the SAW was intended for, there was no similar weapon in German inventories!
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I think if the Germans had issued the G11 for front line troops they would have also produced and issued the 4.7mm LSW that I have photos and diagrams of. IRL it didn't get past the prototype stage but it was an awesome weapon. A couple of hundred rounds in a cassette which was also the removable buttstock for the weapon. Crazy good accuracy and high ROF. I'll try to dig out the book I have which contains photos and try to scan them.
Edit: Just read Rae's last post -
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Originally Posted by Raellus
Do you think the Twilight timeline would have sped up the development and production of the German army's current SAW, the H&K MG43? Or, as an alternative, do you think the Germans would have acquired FN Minimis? I've seen references to a long-barrelled LSW version of the G11 but I don't know if it was really ever seriously considered for large-scale production. I think it's innability to take belted ammo would be a serious weakness. Also, I don't know how easily one could change a barrel on the G11.
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That's exactly the weapon I was talking about.