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Bendix Hyde carbine

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Bendix Hyde Carbine
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed1941
ManufacturerBendix Aviation Corporation
Inland
Specifications
Cartridge.30 Carbine
Caliber7.62mm
ActionGas Operated
Feed system20 round box magazines
SightsIron

The Bendix Hyde Carbine is a light rifle concept made by George Hyde, while he was the chief gun designer for the Inland Division of General Motors during World War II. The weapon design is similar to that of the Thompson submachine gun, except that it is gas operated.

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