Bendix Hyde carbine

Bendix Hyde Carbine
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designed 1941
Manufacturer Bendix Aviation Corporation
Inland
Specifications
Cartridge .30 Carbine
Caliber 7.62mm
Action Gas Operated
Feed system 20 round box magazines
Sights Iron

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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