light machine gun![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Light automatic assault weapon that can be single-shot or automatic; its barrel is supported by a bipod.
flash hider ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Muzzle attachment designed to cool the gases and reduce muzzle flash.
butt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Back part of the weapon that is held against the shoulder.
bipod ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Support with two legs used to stabilize the weapon during automatic fire.
barrel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.
gas cylinder ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Gases released by the exploding cartridge enter this cylinder and automatically push the cartridge up into the weapon’s breech.
pistol grip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part for holding and aiming the weapon; its shape is similar to that of a pistol butt.
trigger ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.
front sight housing ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that protects the front sight from impact.
barrel jacket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Perforated or water-filled metal tube around the barrel; during firing, the tube fills with water to cool down the barrel.
carrying handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part designed for carrying the weapon.
rear sight ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Articulated graduated aiming device attached to the back of the barrel; the rear sight is lined up with the front sight when aiming.
cover ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part that opens to access the weapon’s breech.
operating rod ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used in manual shooting mode to push a cartridge into the weapon’s breech.