géppuskákat

Géppuska is the Hungarian word for machine gun. It refers to a fully automatic firearm that is capable of firing a high volume of rounds in a short period. Machine guns are typically used in military and law enforcement contexts for suppressive fire, anti-materiel roles, and as crew-served weapons. The development of the machine gun revolutionized warfare by increasing firepower significantly. Early examples like the Gatling gun were manually operated, but later designs, such as Hiram Maxim's invention, used the energy of the fired cartridge to reload and fire subsequent rounds, leading to truly automatic operation.

Hungarian firearms manufacturers have produced various types of machine guns throughout history. The Danuvia factory, for example, was known for producing firearms for the Austro-Hungarian Empire and later for Hungary. During the World Wars and the interwar period, Hungary developed and manufactured machine guns that were used by its armed forces. These often featured designs that were either indigenous or influenced by contemporary international trends. Modern Hungarian defense industries continue to be involved in the production and modernization of small arms, including machine guns, for domestic and export markets. The term "géppuska" encompasses a range of automatic weapons, from light machine guns to heavy machine guns, each designed for different tactical applications.