Does seem close enough to an M2 in design/ construction/ function that they may have been better served actually building a copy, just for parts commonality and standardization
Theres probably plenty of good reasons they didn't go with an M2.
Just tough to look at a weapon that is effectively identical in construction method, form factor, and purpose and wonder why they went through the effort of reinventing the wheel only to get close enough to be almost indistinguishable from the outside without detailed knowledge.
At least make things like the barrels interchangeable if you can
Yes, that is correct. Patents have an expiration date.
However, unlike with other countries, the relationship between Korea and the US is somewhat special, and sometimes things like international law are disregarded.
If the US were to sue Europe, China, or other countries, those nations would respond by saying "Fuck off," but Korea cannot do that.
So, Americans think of Korea as "easy money," so they demand money for all sorts of ridiculous things. So, when Koreans do something, they must keep in mind that Americans might sue them. It is a somewhat unique situation.
Actually, it is. Take for example the AR15/M16 patent. The licensing deal to allow Sout Korea to produce it exists in perpetuity, regardless of whether the patents have expired. That's why even the new 416 lookalikes from South Korea aren't even compatible with AR triggers. They had to make everything slightly different to prevent from getting sued.
Or, if you're a dumb grunt like I was, you use single shot fire because you forgot your drills and didnt lock the bolt release latch, making your commander very embarrassed in front of his commander, thus beginning the beasting/bollocking hot air diarrhoea that comes out a SNCOs mouth on the range. Especially when their performance is co-dependently measured by your (in)competency — they take it personally.
MaiAgarKahoon3@reddit
i thought daewoo made televisions?
justaheatattack@reddit
you thought them dronez was expensive?
I_Automate@reddit
What
justaheatattack@reddit
that's about a thousand dollars worth of bullets in that clip.
LuongLens@reddit
I don’t know if this really qualifies as forgotten but it’s pretty cool still
Entire_Judge_2988@reddit (OP)
It looks like an M2, but it is a different gun. Even the parts are not compatible.
I_Automate@reddit
Does seem close enough to an M2 in design/ construction/ function that they may have been better served actually building a copy, just for parts commonality and standardization
SloCalLocal@reddit
The single shot capability seems pretty different.
I_Automate@reddit
Even the M2 has a single shot function now.
Theres probably plenty of good reasons they didn't go with an M2.
Just tough to look at a weapon that is effectively identical in construction method, form factor, and purpose and wonder why they went through the effort of reinventing the wheel only to get close enough to be almost indistinguishable from the outside without detailed knowledge.
At least make things like the barrels interchangeable if you can
LAXGUNNER@reddit
I guess they want a domestic production to keep their arms industry up?
DetroitAdjacent@reddit
Korea always has. That's what gave us the glorious K2.
Entire_Judge_2988@reddit (OP)
Then Americans will sue the Korean company and demand $1 billion.
I_Automate@reddit
Every source I see also lists this as a licenced copy of the M2HB by the way
MasterofLego@reddit
There is no way that anyone still has any legal control of the (original or HB) M2 design in any fashion, it was literally designed 108 years ago
Entire_Judge_2988@reddit (OP)
Yes, that is correct. Patents have an expiration date.
However, unlike with other countries, the relationship between Korea and the US is somewhat special, and sometimes things like international law are disregarded.
If the US were to sue Europe, China, or other countries, those nations would respond by saying "Fuck off," but Korea cannot do that.
So, Americans think of Korea as "easy money," so they demand money for all sorts of ridiculous things. So, when Koreans do something, they must keep in mind that Americans might sue them. It is a somewhat unique situation.
Royal-Office-1884@reddit
Just call a spade a spade: America exploits its vassal states. We do it to Europe too just in different ways.
4myreditacount@reddit
Wow! This is not true!
Onc3Holy@reddit
Actually, it is. Take for example the AR15/M16 patent. The licensing deal to allow Sout Korea to produce it exists in perpetuity, regardless of whether the patents have expired. That's why even the new 416 lookalikes from South Korea aren't even compatible with AR triggers. They had to make everything slightly different to prevent from getting sued.
I_Automate@reddit
FN in Belgium would gladly provide a licence at very reasonable rates I imagine
BH_Andrew@reddit
It looks smaller and lighter than an M2
Nerdenator@reddit
It’s a heavy machine gun used by western-aligned forces that isn’t the Browning M2.
Feels forgettable by comparison.
Kamikaze-X@reddit
Man that mount is not properly dug in, lots of movement
Motobugs@reddit
I almost thought that's normal since nobody mentioned it before you.
CompleteChaosPodcast@reddit
Is the guy in the back not wearing earpro?
bmbreath@reddit
I zoomed in. He has tiny orange ear plugs in
That1guyDerr@reddit
Its essentially just a M2A1 with increased ROF and incompatible parts
LastLuckLost@reddit
The other way around. The M2A1 is a retrofitted substitute for all the things thr K6 did better, only 20+ years later
allamerican37@reddit
Carlos Hathcock would love the single shot option
vankill44@reddit
Fun fact: there are U.S. records during the Korean War of Korean soldiers using the M2 as a sniper rifle.
LastLuckLost@reddit
Or, if you're a dumb grunt like I was, you use single shot fire because you forgot your drills and didnt lock the bolt release latch, making your commander very embarrassed in front of his commander, thus beginning the beasting/bollocking hot air diarrhoea that comes out a SNCOs mouth on the range. Especially when their performance is co-dependently measured by your (in)competency — they take it personally.
Jwanito@reddit
what is that sight though, looks like sci fi binoculars
Plump_Apparatus@reddit
DTS100L Red Dot + Thermal + Laser Rangefinder. I'd guess the large aperture is the red done, thermal on the left, laser below it.
Jasper_Kongsberg@reddit
They say it is just a licensed copy of the M2HB but yeah, it is kinda different from the original M2HB. How ?
Entire_Judge_2988@reddit (OP)
https://en.namu.wiki/w/K6%20%EC%A4%91%EA%B8%B0%EA%B4%80%EC%B4%9D
ANxMacSinx@reddit
Huh.. that's funny it feels like I've seen that somewhere before..
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