MG-3: Germany Modernizes the Classic MG-42
This video details the evolution of the German MG-3, a modernization of the classic MG-42. Initially adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1958 by converting existing MG-42s to 7.62x51mm NATO as the MG1, it later progressed to a new production version by Rheinmetall in 1968. The MG3 featured improvements like an enhanced belt feed, integral anti-aircraft sights, and adjustable rate of fire. It served as the standard German MG until 2012 and was adopted by numerous other countries. The video offers a comparison between a transferable MG3 and an original MG42 to highlight the improvements made.














