Back in 1946, Israel began studies to develop a new domestically produced Light Machine Gun (LMG). By year’s end, a plant was set up to manufacture it. Israel had purchased the rights and all the tooling machines for the Johnson LMG from the Winchester Arms company. Johnson LMG had been widely used by the U.S. Marines and some Special U.S. Army units during World War 2. In 1947 the tools and blueprints for the Dror LMG were ready. But there were some setbacks that precluded initial production. The rounds were calibrated in inches, not millimeters. The critical issue being that Israel had an inventory of millions of british 0.303" rounds, collected over the years by very hard and extremely dangerous endeavor. Because of that, the Dror’s initial version, was specifically manufactured to operate under British 0.303" standards. That version had a side feeding tray magazine, similar to the original American Johnson LMG. Theoretically, the Dror was to be ready for deployment in 1948 with a 20 round capacity magazine. However, that model presented technical glitches, so, its production was halted. Therefore, it didn’t play any military role during the War of Independence in 1948. By 1950, some Dror LMGs were used for combat simulation testing. The Dror is a recoil, non gas actuated LMG, capable of semi-auto, and full-auto firing modes. The most distinctive difference between the original Johnson LMG and the Dror, is that the former is a gas operated LMG, while the latter is a recoil type, hence, far more reliable. The Dror is considerably lighter than the Johnson KMG, and like the latter’s rifle version, has a quick interchangeable barrels capability. During 1947 a nd 1948, the Dror was produced in underground workshops by the Hagannah. Johnson LMG: Weight: 10 kg Diameter: 0.30" (7.62mm) Fire rate: 150-250 (rd/min.)

Back in 1946, Israel began studies to develop a new domestically produced Light Machine Gun (LMG). By year’s end, a plant was set up to manufacture it. Israel had purchased the rights and all the tooling machines for the Johnson LMG from the Winchester Arms company. Johnson LMG had been widely used by the U.S. Marines and some Special U.S. Army units during World War 2. In 1947 the tools and blueprints for the Dror LMG were ready. But there were some setbacks that precluded initial production. The rounds were calibrated in inches, not millimeters. The critical issue being that Israel had an inventory of millions of british 0.303" rounds, collected over the years by very hard and extremely dangerous endeavor. Because of that, the Dror’s initial version, was specifically manufactured to operate under British 0.303" standards. That version had a side feeding tray magazine, similar to the original American Johnson LMG. Theoretically, the Dror was to be ready for deployment in 1948 with a 20 round capacity magazine. However, that model presented technical glitches, so, its production was halted. Therefore, it didn’t play any military role during the War of Independence in 1948. By 1950, some Dror LMGs were used for combat simulation testing. The Dror is a recoil, non gas actuated LMG, capable of semi-auto, and full-auto firing modes. The most distinctive difference between the original Johnson LMG and the Dror, is that the former is a gas operated LMG, while the latter is a recoil type, hence, far more reliable. The Dror is considerably lighter than the Johnson KMG, and like the latter’s rifle version, has a quick interchangeable barrels capability. During 1947 a nd 1948, the Dror was produced in underground workshops by the Hagannah. Johnson LMG: Weight: 10 kg Diameter: 0.30" (7.62mm) Fire rate: 150-250 (rd/min.)

Back in 1946, Israel began studies to develop a new domestically produced Light Machine Gun (LMG). By year’s end, a plant was set up to manufacture it. Israel had purchased the rights and all the tooling machines for the Johnson LMG from the Winchester Arms company. Johnson LMG had been widely used by the U.S. Marines and some Special U.S. Army units during World War 2. In 1947 the tools and blueprints for the Dror LMG were ready. But there were some setbacks that precluded initial production. The rounds were calibrated in inches, not millimeters. The critical issue being that Israel had an inventory of millions of british 0.303" rounds, collected over the years by very hard and extremely dangerous endeavor. Because of that, the Dror’s initial version, was specifically manufactured to operate under British 0.303" standards. That version had a side feeding tray magazine, similar to the original American Johnson LMG. Theoretically, the Dror was to be ready for deployment in 1948 with a 20 round capacity magazine. However, that model presented technical glitches, so, its production was halted. Therefore, it didn’t play any military role during the War of Independence in 1948. By 1950, some Dror LMGs were used for combat simulation testing. The Dror is a recoil, non gas actuated LMG, capable of semi-auto, and full-auto firing modes. The most distinctive difference between the original Johnson LMG and the Dror, is that the former is a gas operated LMG, while the latter is a recoil type, hence, far more reliable. The Dror is considerably lighter than the Johnson KMG, and like the latter’s rifle version, has a quick interchangeable barrels capability. During 1947 a nd 1948, the Dror was produced in underground workshops by the Hagannah. Johnson LMG: Weight: 10 kg Diameter: 0.30" (7.62mm) Fire rate: 150-250 (rd/min.)

خفيف (LMG). بحلول نهاية العام، تم إنشاء مصنع لتصنيع ما يصل عليه. وكانت اسرائيل قد اشترت الحقوق وجميع آلات الأدوات لLMG جونسون من شركة أسلحة وينشستر. وكان جونسون قد استخدمت على نطاق واسع LMG من مشاة البحرية الامريكية وبعض الوحدات الخاصة في الجيش الأميركي خلال الحرب العالمية 2.
في عام 1947 كانت الأدوات والمخططات لLMG درور جاهزة. ولكن كانت هناك بعض النكسات التي تمنع الإنتاج الأولي. وتمت معايرة جولات في بوصة، وليس ملليمتر. "تم تصنيعها خصيصا جولات ، تم جمعها على مدى سنوات من الجهد الشاق للغاية وخطير للغاية، وبسبب ذلك ، الإصدار الأولي درور، لتعمل تحت 0.303 البريطانية" المسألة الحاسمة هي أن إسرائيل قد جرد الملايين من البريطانيين 0،303 المعايير. وكان هذا الإصدار علبة تغذية مجلة الجانب، على غرار LMG الأصلي جونسون الاميركية.

نظريا، كان درور أن تكون جاهزة للنشر في عام 1948 مع مجلة قدرة 20 جولة. ومع ذلك، قدم هذا النموذج مشاكل فنية، لذلك ، وتوقف إنتاجه. ولذلك، فإنه لم يلعب أي دور عسكري خلال حرب الاستقلال في عام 1948. بحلول عام 1950، استخدمت بعض LMGs درور لاختبار المحاكاة القتالية.

ودرور هو الارتداد ، والغاز غير دفعتها LMG، وقادرة على صناعة السيارات في نصف النهائي ، وطرق اطلاق الكامل التلقائي.
الفرق الأكثر تميزا بين LMG جونسون الأصلي ودرور، هو أن الأول هو غاز تعمل LMG، في حين أن هذا الأخير هو نوع الارتداد ، وبالتالي، وبعيدا أكثر موثوقية.

ودرور هو أخف بكثير من KMG جونسون ، وإصدار مثل البندقية الأخير، لديه قدرة سريعة برميل قابلة للتبديل.

خلال 1947 والثانية عام 1948 ، تم إنتاج درور في ورشات عمل تحت الأرض من قبل الهاغاناه.


LMG جونسون :

الوزن : 10 كلغ
القطر : 0.30 "(7.62mm)
معدل النيران : 150-250 (ش / دقيقة)