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| − | The '''{{w|Chauchat|Machine Rifle Model 1915 CSRG}}''' (French: '''Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG'''), more commonly known as the '''Chauchat''' was the standard [[light machine gun]] for the [[French Army]] during [[World War I]]. It was one of the first light, automatic rifle-caliber weapons designed to be carried and fired by a single operator and an assistant, without a heavy tripod or a team of gunners, setting a precedent for several subsequent 20th-century firearm projects, being a portable, yet full-power automatic weapon built inexpensively and in very large numbers. It is infamous for being prone to jamming and its heavy recoil. Despite this, records show the weapon was instrumental to modern tactics later in the war, especially for clearing machine gun nests and providing supressive fire. |
+ | The '''{{w|Chauchat|Machine Rifle Model 1915 CSRG}}''' (French: '''Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG'''), more commonly known as the '''Chauchat''' was the standard [[Machine Gun#Light Machine Guns|light machine gun]] for the [[French Army]] during [[World War I]]. It was one of the first light, automatic rifle-caliber weapons designed to be carried and fired by a single operator and an assistant, without a heavy tripod or a team of gunners, setting a precedent for several subsequent 20th-century firearm projects, being a portable, yet full-power automatic weapon built inexpensively and in very large numbers. It is infamous for being prone to jamming and its heavy recoil. Despite this, records show the weapon was instrumental to modern tactics later in the war, especially for clearing machine gun nests and providing supressive fire. |
The Chauchat combined a pistol grip, an in-line stock, a detachable magazine, and a selective fire capability in a compact package of manageable weight for a single soldier. Furthermore, it could be routinely fired from the hip and while walking. However, its many design flaws resulted in its replacement in both [[United States Army|US]] and later French service by the [[BAR M1918]] and {{w|FM 24/29 light machine gun|Mle 1924}}, respectively.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauchat</ref> |
The Chauchat combined a pistol grip, an in-line stock, a detachable magazine, and a selective fire capability in a compact package of manageable weight for a single soldier. Furthermore, it could be routinely fired from the hip and while walking. However, its many design flaws resulted in its replacement in both [[United States Army|US]] and later French service by the [[BAR M1918]] and {{w|FM 24/29 light machine gun|Mle 1924}}, respectively.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauchat</ref> |
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| − | |task = <u>'''Low Weight'''</u><br />50 kills with the [[Lewis Gun|Lewis Gun Suppressive]]<br />75 resupplies<br /><u>'''Telescopic'''</u><br />15 kills with the [[M1909 |
+ | |task = <u>'''Low Weight'''</u><br />50 kills with the [[Lewis Gun#Battlefield 1|Lewis Gun Suppressive]]<br />75 [[Support action#Resupply|resupplies]]<br /><u>'''Telescopic'''</u><br />15 kills with the [[M1909 Benét-Mercié|M1909 Benét–Mercié Telescopic]] in a round<br />10 kills with the [[Mortar (Battlefield 1)|Mortar]] |
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{{Quote|A French machine rifle using detachable magazines and a very uncommon long recoil operation.|In-game description}} |
{{Quote|A French machine rifle using detachable magazines and a very uncommon long recoil operation.|In-game description}} |
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The '''Chauchat''' is a weapon introduced in ''[[Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass]]'' expansion for the [[Support]] class. Two variants are featured in the game. |
The '''Chauchat''' is a weapon introduced in ''[[Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass]]'' expansion for the [[Support]] class. Two variants are featured in the game. |
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===Low Weight=== |
===Low Weight=== |
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{{Quote|Equipped with a bipod, this basic LMG pattern will quickly regain accuracy due to lower weight.|In-game Description}} |
{{Quote|Equipped with a bipod, this basic LMG pattern will quickly regain accuracy due to lower weight.|In-game Description}} |
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| − | The '''Chauchat Low Weight''' is the default variant of the Chauchat. It is unlocked upon obtaining 50 kills with the [[Lewis Gun|Lewis Gun Suppressive]] and performing 75 [[Support action#Resupply|resupplies]]. |
+ | The '''Chauchat Low Weight''' is the default variant of the Chauchat. It is unlocked upon obtaining 50 kills with the [[Lewis Gun#Battlefield 1|Lewis Gun Suppressive]] and performing 75 [[Support action#Resupply|resupplies]]. |
===Telescopic=== |
===Telescopic=== |
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{{Quote|Equipped with a bipod and telescopic sight, this LMG pattern offers improved accuracy over long distance.|In-game Descrition}} |
{{Quote|Equipped with a bipod and telescopic sight, this LMG pattern offers improved accuracy over long distance.|In-game Descrition}} |
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| − | The '''Chauchat Telescopic''' variant is unlocked upon obtaining 15 kills in round with the [[M1909 |
+ | The '''Chauchat Telescopic''' variant is unlocked upon obtaining 15 kills in round with the [[M1909 Benét-Mercié|M1909 Benét–Mercié Telescopic]] as well as performing 10 kills with the [[Mortar (Battlefield 1)|Mortar]]. |
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| − | The '''Chauchat''' makes a return in ''[[Battlefield V]]'' as a weapon |
+ | The '''Chauchat''' makes a return in ''[[Battlefield V]]'' as a weapon featured in the singleplayer. It appears as a usable weapon in the [[Tirailleur]] War Story.<ref>[https://youtu.be/HtwFf2g8Eug?t=316 Battlefield 5 Single Player Gameplay and Impressions (by Jackfrags)] - appears at 5:16</ref> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*The cover art of ''[[Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass]]'' features the weapon being carried by a French soldier. |
*The cover art of ''[[Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass]]'' features the weapon being carried by a French soldier. |
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*Open slots in the Chauchat's magazine shows how many rounds are remaining, continuing the precedent set by the [[M1909 Benét-Mercié]]. |
*Open slots in the Chauchat's magazine shows how many rounds are remaining, continuing the precedent set by the [[M1909 Benét-Mercié]]. |
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Revision as of 06:04, 19 October 2018
Chauchat machine guns in reality
The Machine Rifle Model 1915 CSRG (French: Fusil Mitrailleur Modele 1915 CSRG), more commonly known as the Chauchat was the standard light machine gun for the French Army during World War I. It was one of the first light, automatic rifle-caliber weapons designed to be carried and fired by a single operator and an assistant, without a heavy tripod or a team of gunners, setting a precedent for several subsequent 20th-century firearm projects, being a portable, yet full-power automatic weapon built inexpensively and in very large numbers. It is infamous for being prone to jamming and its heavy recoil. Despite this, records show the weapon was instrumental to modern tactics later in the war, especially for clearing machine gun nests and providing supressive fire.
The Chauchat combined a pistol grip, an in-line stock, a detachable magazine, and a selective fire capability in a compact package of manageable weight for a single soldier. Furthermore, it could be routinely fired from the hip and while walking. However, its many design flaws resulted in its replacement in both US and later French service by the BAR M1918 and Mle 1924, respectively.[1]
Battlefield 1
"A French machine rifle using detachable magazines and a very uncommon long recoil operation."
— In-game description
The Chauchat is a weapon introduced in Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass expansion for the Support class. Two variants are featured in the game.
The Chauchat has higher damage but slower fire rate. Though offering a three-shot kill at close range, it is outperformed by many other light machine guns at longer ranges.
Low Weight
"Equipped with a bipod, this basic LMG pattern will quickly regain accuracy due to lower weight."
— In-game Description
The Chauchat Low Weight is the default variant of the Chauchat. It is unlocked upon obtaining 50 kills with the Lewis Gun Suppressive and performing 75 resupplies.
Telescopic
"Equipped with a bipod and telescopic sight, this LMG pattern offers improved accuracy over long distance."
— In-game Descrition
The Chauchat Telescopic variant is unlocked upon obtaining 15 kills in round with the M1909 Benét–Mercié Telescopic as well as performing 10 kills with the Mortar.
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Gallery
Chauchat in They Shall Not Pass expansion cover
Chauchat Low Weight
Chauchat Telescopic
Iron Sights
Pulling the magazine out for a reload.
Chauchat without a magazine (mid-reload).
Inserting a new magazine
Battlefield V
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The Chauchat makes a return in Battlefield V as a weapon featured in the singleplayer. It appears as a usable weapon in the Tirailleur War Story.[2]
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Trivia
Battlefield 1
- The cover art of Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass features the weapon being carried by a French soldier.
- Open slots in the Chauchat's magazine shows how many rounds are remaining, continuing the precedent set by the M1909 Benét-Mercié.