Do the British army use the FN Minimi?

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun 27 Jul, 2003 3:32 pm

i was just wondering if the army use's the FN mimini?
cheers

Josh · Post by **Josh** » Sun 27 Jul, 2003 4:44 pm

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sun 27 Jul, 2003 5:00 pm

i thought they did but on the army website it doesnt show it as one of the weapons used.
thanks

jonboy · Post by **jonboy** » Sun 27 Jul, 2003 6:37 pm

I had no idea that the British forces used that little dwarf from Austin Powres, in what way is he used?

always go commando · Post by **always go commando** » Sun 27 Jul, 2003 8:09 pm

They send him in at night time to tie enemy shoe laces together. He all seduces all of the animals in the surrounding area and makes them attack the enemy out of love for him. he does all of this whilst wearing a pink tutu and and world war 2 army boots.

jonboy · Post by **jonboy** » Mon 28 Jul, 2003 12:03 am

:lilangel:
How do they get him behind enemy lines to begin with?..........catapult

always go commando · Post by **always go commando** » Mon 28 Jul, 2003 2:04 am

Catapult, hmmmm. I heard they give him a sleeping tablet, put him in a sealed bag with 4 hours of air in it and made horse eat him whole. Then pushed the horse over enenmy lines turned it to face the right direction and slapped its arse. Buts thats just a rumour catapult sounds more realistic.

4z5 · Post by **4z5** » Sun 03 Aug, 2003 5:41 pm

G-Man wrote:i thought they did but on the army website it doesnt show it as one of the weapons used.
thanks

It's been updated now. It's also called the LMG, and they also have the good old 50. cal as the HMG.

friendlyfireaintfriendly · Sun 25 Apr, 2004 8:27 pm

Yes our army does use the minimi. It was used with light infantry the paras and the marines in afghanistan and iraq. I believe its been used by our SF for over a decade now too. I believe our minimis have been adapted so they fit SUSATs and other british gucci gear

chrisfow · Post by **chrisfow** » Mon 14 Jun, 2004 11:36 pm

the LMG (Minimi) is being phased in to general service now. It is supposed to replace the GPMG, but then how many times have the MoD said that they will replace the GPMG now, anyone been keeping a 3 decade tally?

Andy O'Pray · Post by **Andy O'Pray** » Mon 14 Jun, 2004 11:48 pm

chrisfow wrote:the LMG (Minimi) is being phased in to general service now. It is supposed to replace the GPMG, but then how many times have the MoD said that they will replace the GPMG now, anyone been keeping a 3 decade tally?

They kept the Vickers MMG for 52 years, so that should give you some idea.

Aye - Andy.

minimac · Post by **minimac** » Thu 22 Jul, 2004 11:04 am

If it works... dont bin it.

MM

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri 10 Sep, 2004 10:48 am

[quote="G-Man"]i was just wondering if the army use's the FN mimini?
cheers[/quote]

What does it matter if the British army use a minimi?

Cliodna · Post by **Cliodna** » Fri 10 Sep, 2004 10:53 am

CantWaitToStartBasic wrote: What does it matter if the British army use a minimi?

Whats your problem, kid????

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