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The '''Bendix-Hyde Light Rifle''' was a prototype self-loading carbine designed by George Hyde and produced by the Bendix Aviation Corporation. It was developed for the US Light Rifle Program during World War 2, a program which would eventually result in the adoption of the [[M1 Carbine]]. There were two distinct variants of the Bendix-Hyde: the select-fire 1st model, and the semi-auto-only 2nd model.
=Specifications=
=Specifications=


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[[File:1st Hyde Carbine.jpg|thumb|right|450px|1st Model Hyde Light Rifle (without magazine) - .30 Carbine]]
[[File:Hyde Carbine.jpg|thumb|right|450px|2nd Model Hyde Light Rifle (with 20-round magazine) - .30 Carbine]]


(1941)
(1941)


'''Type:''' Assault Rifle
'''Type:''' Carbine
 
'''Caliber:''' .30 Carbine
 
'''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|5.3}} (1st model), {{convert|lbs|5.8}} (2nd model)
 
'''Length:''' {{convert|in|33.6}} (1st model)


'''Caliber:''' 7.62mm
'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|15.75}} (1st model)


'''Capacity:''' (20 round box magazine)
'''Feed System:''' 5, 10, 15, or 20-round detachable box magazines


'''Fire Modes:''' Safe/Semi/Auto
'''Fire Modes:''' Safe/Semi/Auto (1st model), Safe/Semi (2nd model).


The Bendix Hyde Carbine is a concept light rifle made by George Hyde, chief gun designer of General Motors during WW2.


===Video Games===
===Video Games===
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 22 July 2020

The Bendix-Hyde Light Rifle was a prototype self-loading carbine designed by George Hyde and produced by the Bendix Aviation Corporation. It was developed for the US Light Rifle Program during World War 2, a program which would eventually result in the adoption of the M1 Carbine. There were two distinct variants of the Bendix-Hyde: the select-fire 1st model, and the semi-auto-only 2nd model.

Specifications

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1st Model Hyde Light Rifle (without magazine) - .30 Carbine
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2nd Model Hyde Light Rifle (with 20-round magazine) - .30 Carbine

(1941)

Type: Carbine

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Weight: 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) (1st model), 5.8 lbs (2.6 kg) (2nd model)

Length: 33.6 in (85.3 cm) (1st model)

Barrel Length: 15.8 in (40 cm) (1st model)

Feed System: 5, 10, 15, or 20-round detachable box magazines

Fire Modes: Safe/Semi/Auto (1st model), Safe/Semi (2nd model).


Video Games

Game Title Appears As Mods Notes Release Date
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2nd model 2016
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