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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bren Gun}}
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Bren Gun}}
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{{classification|standard}}
 
{{classification|standard}}
 
{{Weapon Nav|bf1942=1|bf5=1}}
 
{{Weapon Nav|bf1942=1|bf5=1}}
 
{{Infobox/weapon
 
{{Infobox/weapon
 
|name = Bren Gun
 
|name = Bren Gun
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|image = [[File:BF5 Bren Gun Weapon.jpeg]]
|icon =
 
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|icon = [[File:BF5 Bren Gun Icon.png|200px]]
 
|slot = Primary <small>(LMG)</small>
 
|slot = Primary <small>(LMG)</small>
 
|fire = Automatic<br />Semi-Automatic
 
|fire = Automatic<br />Semi-Automatic
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|ammotype = .303 British
 
|ammotype = .303 British
 
|magazine = 30 rounds
 
|magazine = 30 rounds
|startammo = 90+30 rounds
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|startammo = 150+30 rounds
|maxammo = 90+30 rounds
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|maxammo = 150+30 rounds
|unlocks = <center><u>'''Rank 1'''</u><br /><small>Quick Reload · Ported Barrel</small><br /><u>'''Rank 2'''</u><br /><small>Recoil Buffer · Barrel Bedding</small><br /><u>'''Rank 3'''</u><br /><small>Slings and Swivels · Quick Aim</small><br /><u>'''Rank 4'''</u><br /><small>Improved Bipod · High Velocity Bullets</small><br /></center>
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|unlocks = <center><u>'''Rank 1'''</u><br /><small>[[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Quick Reload]] · [[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Ported Barrel]]</small><br /><u>'''Rank 2'''</u><br /><small>[[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Recoil Buffer]] · [[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Barrel Bedding]]</small><br /><u>'''Rank 3'''</u><br /><small>[[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Slings and Swivels]] · [[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Quick Aim]]</small><br /><u>'''Rank 4'''</u><br /><small>[[Specializations (Battlefield V)|Improved Bipod]] · [[Specializations (Battlefield V)|High Velocity Bullets]]</small><br /></center>
 
|kit = [[File:Battlefield V Support Class Icon.png|30px]] [[Support#Battlefield V|Support]]
 
|kit = [[File:Battlefield V Support Class Icon.png|30px]] [[Support#Battlefield V|Support]]
 
|faction = [[File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|20px]] [[British Army#Battlefield V|United Kingdom]] <small>(SP)</small>
 
|faction = [[File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg|20px]] [[British Army#Battlefield V|United Kingdom]] <small>(SP)</small>
|level = Support Rank 8}}
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|level = Support Rank 8
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|damage = 25.1 - 13.2
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*25.1-25.0 <small>(0-10m)</small>
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*25.0-20.0 <small>(10-30m)</small>
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*20.0-16.7 <small>(30-50m)</small>
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*16.7 - 14.3 <small>(50-75m)</small>
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*14.3 - 13.2 <small>(75-100m)</small>
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*13.2 <small>(>100m)</small>
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|vel = 740 m/s<br />840 m/s <small>(High Velocity Bullets)</small>
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|recoil = {{Recoil|0.495|0.120|0.120}}
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|partial = 2.50s
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|empty = 3.70s
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}}
 
{{Quote|The British built this light machine gun based on a Czechoslovak design. It had a top-mounted magazine which gave it a distinct look, and it was very popular with the troops.|In-game description}}
 
{{Quote|The British built this light machine gun based on a Czechoslovak design. It had a top-mounted magazine which gave it a distinct look, and it was very popular with the troops.|In-game description}}
   
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===Multiplayer===
 
===Multiplayer===
The Bren gun is issued to the [[Support]] kit at class rank 8. With the lowest rate of fire amongst all LMGs at 514 RPM, the Bren offers superior accuracy, decent controllability and expanded magazine capacity of 30 rounds over its closest contemporary the [[KE7]]. As such it is best suited to medium-long range engagements, as it can be outdamaged at close range by faster-firing weapons - something that cannot be remedied with [[Specializations#Battlefield V|specializations]] as the Light Bolt is not available. Despite a low fire rate, the Bren has relatively high per-shot recoil when shooting unsupported by a [[Bipod]].
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The Bren gun is issued to the [[Support]] kit at class rank 8. With the lowest rate of fire amongst all LMGs at 514 RPM, the Bren offers superior accuracy and controllability, with an additional five rounds per magazine than its closest contemporary, the [[KE7]], with which it shares its damage model. As such it is best suited to medium-long range engagements, as at close range it can easily be outdamaged by faster-firing weapons - something that cannot be remedied with [[Specializations (Battlefield V)|specializations]] as the Light Bolt upgrade is not available. The low fire rate also helps with recoil control, of which the Bren has the second highest, and while still relatively easy to control on its own the weapon benefits greatly when shooting supported by a [[Bipod#Battlefield V|bipod]].
   
Specializations therefore focus on further improving the Bren Gun's capabilities at distance, and recoil reduction. Rank 1 upgrade Quick Reload, and Rank 3 choice between Quick Aim and Slings and Swivels, seek to enhance responsiveness. Rank 1 Ported Barrel and Rank 2 Recoil Buffer can be selected concurrently to lessen recoil. Finally, Rank 2 Barrel Bedding boosts stationary accuracy, while the final choice between Improved Bipod and High Velocity Bullets both increase effectiveness against long range targets.
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Specializations therefore focus on further improving the Bren Gun's capabilities at distance and recoil reduction. Rank 1 upgrade Quick Reload, and Rank 3 choice between Quick Aim and Slings and Swivels, seek to enhance responsiveness. Rank 1 Ported Barrel and Rank 2 Recoil Buffer can be selected concurrently to lessen recoil. Finally, Rank 2 Barrel Bedding boosts stationary accuracy, while the final choice between Improved Bipod and High Velocity Bullets both increase effectiveness against long range targets.
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===Gallery===
 
===Gallery===
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BF5 Bren Gun Beta 03.png|Reloading
 
BF5 Bren Gun Beta 03.png|Reloading
 
BF5 Bren Gun Beta 04.png|Charging
 
BF5 Bren Gun Beta 04.png|Charging
brenmenu.jpg|Customisation menu
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brenmenu.jpg|Customization menu
Bren LMG Gold camo BFV.jpeg|Bren LMG with gold skin in the armory.
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Bren LMG Gold camo BFV.jpeg|Bren LMG with gold skin in The Company.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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{{Weapons/BF5}}
 
{{Weapons/BF5}}
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==Trivia==
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*Before the release of ''[[Battlefield V]]'', the Bren Gun (along with the ''[[Battlefield 1]]'' version of the [[Madsen MG]]) was listed as a chapter rank reward for the [[Tides of War]] chapter [[Tides of War#Trivia|The Fall Of Europe]]. The chapter was cut as a result of the game's month long release delay.<ref>[https://battlefield.fandom.com/wiki/Battlefield_V_Dev_Talks:_Tides_of_War_-_The_Road_Ahead Battlefield V Dev Talks: Tides of War - The Road Ahead]</ref>
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==References==
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{{Reflist}}
 
[[Category:Light Machine Guns of Battlefield V]]
 
[[Category:Light Machine Guns of Battlefield V]]

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Overview 1942 BFV

"The British built this light machine gun based on a Czechoslovak design. It had a top-mounted magazine which gave it a distinct look, and it was very popular with the troops."

— In-game description

The Bren Gun is a weapon featured in Battlefield V, first appearing in the Battlefield 5 Official Reveal Trailer.

Singleplayer

The Bren Gun is the starting weapon of the unnamed player character controlled during the 1944 section of the prologue My Country Calling.

Multiplayer

The Bren gun is issued to the Support kit at class rank 8. With the lowest rate of fire amongst all LMGs at 514 RPM, the Bren offers superior accuracy and controllability, with an additional five rounds per magazine than its closest contemporary, the KE7, with which it shares its damage model. As such it is best suited to medium-long range engagements, as at close range it can easily be outdamaged by faster-firing weapons - something that cannot be remedied with specializations as the Light Bolt upgrade is not available. The low fire rate also helps with recoil control, of which the Bren has the second highest, and while still relatively easy to control on its own the weapon benefits greatly when shooting supported by a bipod.

Specializations therefore focus on further improving the Bren Gun's capabilities at distance and recoil reduction. Rank 1 upgrade Quick Reload, and Rank 3 choice between Quick Aim and Slings and Swivels, seek to enhance responsiveness. Rank 1 Ported Barrel and Rank 2 Recoil Buffer can be selected concurrently to lessen recoil. Finally, Rank 2 Barrel Bedding boosts stationary accuracy, while the final choice between Improved Bipod and High Velocity Bullets both increase effectiveness against long range targets.


Gallery

Vehicle Mounted Bren Gun

A version of the Bren Gun with a pan magazine is also featured as the top gunner weapon on British ground vehicles, namely the Churchill Mk VII, Valentine Mk VIII, Staghound T17E1, M3 and Universal Carrier. It features a slower rate of fire than the German equivalent MG 34. The weapon is also use as the rear gunner's defensive armament on the Blenheim Mk I and Mk IF bombers, although in this role the Bren has a much higher rate of fire.


Trivia

References