The Aerial Machine Gun Upgrade

SIG MPX

We loved the SIG MPX in its compact submachine gun format so much, we added a rifle length variant to the arsenal. Intended for use in the aircraft on Helicopter Hog Hunts, the longer barrel maximizes the 9mm +P ammo velocity and provides enhanced muzzle safety for aircraft shooting configurations when seated next to another gunner. The SIG MPX Airborne configuration features a vertical grip, sling, and EOTech holographic optic. It retains the soft feeling, low-recoil characteristics that make its compact little brother such a pleasure to shoot.

Benefits:
Lightweight
Lowest recoil option
Adjustable stock length

Ambidextrous features:
Charging handle
Selector switch

Origin:
Germany

“For hunters wanting the full-auto experience without the stout recoil of a rifle cartridge, the SIG MPX is about as good as it gets.” – HeliBacon

HK UMP

HeliBacon’s arsenal features a UMP 40 submachine gun with a last round bolt hold-open feature and the flexible 0,1,2,F trigger group configuration. The addition of a suppressor enhances muzzle safety for aircraft shooting configurations when seated next to another gunner. The Airborne HK UMP 40 variant features an ergonomic vertical grip and sling. The iron sights are removed in favor of an AimPoint red dot optic, maximizing field of view for rapid target engagement.

Benefits:
Lightweight
2-round burst-fire option
Excellent ergonomic design

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release

Origin:
Germany

“Compare the UMP to pretty much any subgun of the last century. Ergonomics have come a long way!” – HeliBacon

LWRC SMG 45

The LWRC SMG 45 is crafted using high-performance aluminum and steel. It uses HK UMP magazines and stocks, as well as incorporates AR-15 style ergonomics with ambidextrous fire controls, bolt catch/release, and HK’s paddle mag release for easy loading and magazine changes.

The SMG 45 features a unique delayed blowback operating mechanism that allows the barrel and bolt to travel rearward together for a short distance before unlocking. Thus, recoil is reduced and the suppressor effect is improved due to fewer gases escaping the ejection port. The suppressed aircraft variant enhances muzzle safety for aircraft shooting configurations when seated next to another gunner. The Airborne LWRC SMG 45 variant features an ergonomic vertical grip and sling, with an AimPoint red dot optic for superior targeting and the ultimate thrill.

Benefits:
Lightweight
AR-15 style ergonomic design

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release
Bolt catch/release

Origin:
USA

“LWRC’s innovation applied to the subgun world – very exciting.” – HeliBacon

AR-15

As America’s rifle, the AR-15 is based on Eugene Stoner’s design and adopted by the United States Armed Forces, initially with the designation M16. The AR-15 / M16 / M4 nomenclature refers to a wide variety of modern rifles that share similar characteristics and design fundamentals. New generations of the AR-15 serve as the standard issue rifle for many branches of the United States military, and in more than 80 nations. HeliBacon’s full-auto AR-15s have M16 fire control groups, in Seekins Precision lower receivers, with Geissele Super Select Fire triggers and LWRC M6IC SPR short-stroke piston uppers. The EOTech holographic optics afford an excellent field of view. The ergonomics of the AR-15 platform are outstanding.

Benefits:
Most familiar ergonomic design
Excellent handling characteristics

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Charging handle

Origin:
USA

“Our primary aircraft machine gun. We select each component for specific reasons. These have been wonderful systems.” – HeliBacon

HK G36

HeliBacon is proud to feature the full-length HK G36E as aircraft machine gun for Helicopter Hog Hunting missions. The Airborne G36E variant features an ergonomic vertical grip, a low-profile rail with an AimPoint red dot optic, and an adjustable stock. Heckler & Koch’s modern design is the most ambidextrous system in the lineup and the 0,1,2,F trigger group configuration provides flexible shooting options. The 18.9-inch barrel maximizes the potential of the 5.56mm cartridge. The G36E is an excellent example of thoughtful design and practical engineering.

Benefits:
Most ambidextrous design
2-round burst-fire option

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Charging handle
Magazine release
Bolt catch/release

Origin:
Germany

“In our humble opinion, the G36 series of rifles are significantly underappreciated. Those Germans can build some cool stuff!” – HeliBacon

HK 33

Heckler and Koch’s HK 33 is the 5.56mm implementation of the wildly popular roller-delayed blowback action, well known from the venerable MP5. Bigger than its submachine gun baby brother, the HK 33 is a handy carbine with a rifle-powered cartridge, and is a fantastic tool for Helicopter Hog Hunt missions. The 0,1,3,F trigger group provides flexible shooting options with 3-round burst-fire capability. HeliBacon’s HK 33 carbines in Airborne configuration feature a low-profile handguard, an ergonomic vertical grip, and an AimPoint red dot optic.

Benefits:
Classic roller-delayed blowback action
3-round burst-fire option

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release

Origin:
West Germany

“The choice is difficult to make because the menu of aircraft-ready machine guns is awesome. That’s called a Texas problem.” – HeliBacon

FN SCAR 16

The FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a short-stroke gas-piston-operated rifle originally developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal. HeliBacon has FN SCAR 16 models in 5.56×45 and FN SCAR 17 models in 7.62×51 available for aircraft use on Helicopter Hog Hunting missions. These Airborne variants feature an ergonomic vertical grip, low profile M-LOK handguard, extended charging handles and EOTech holographic optics. The SCAR’s lightweight, modular design utilizes modern polymers and embodies all the ergonomics and aesthetics of a 21st-century combat weapon system.

Benefits:
Adjustable stock length and riser
Excellent ergonomics
FDE color

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release

Origin:
Belgium

“Do we need to use combat machine guns for hunting since the feral hogs don’t shoot back? Yes. We do. Next question please.” – HeliBacon

FN FAL

The Fabrique Nationale Fusil Automatique Léger (translation: Light Automatic Rifle), commonly known as the FN FAL, entered service in 1953 and remains in service to the present day. HeliBacon is pleased to offer modern, American-Made, DSArms FAL variants as full-auto options for Helicopter Hog Hunting missions. The Airborne configuration includes an ergonomic vertical grip, a fully adjustable stock with cheek height and length of pull adjustments, and AimPoint red dot optics.

Adopted by over 90 countries, the FN FAL has seen conflict worldwide during its 60 years of service, making it one of the most prolific rifles in history. The widespread use of this firearm among NATO allies and many first-world countries during the Cold War earned it the moniker: ”The right arm of the Free World.” Since feral hogs are classified as an “invasive” species, it’s only appropriate to combat this invasion with maximum liberty and freedom.

Benefits:
Adjustable stock length and riser
Full-power battle rifle cartridge
Extra FREEDOM

Ambidextrous features:
Magazine release

Origin:
Belgium

“The monstrous stopping power of 7.62×51 usually means you don’t need to shoot the hogs a second time. The fact that it’s a machine gun usually means you will.” – HeliBacon

HK G3

Heckler and Koch’s G3 is the 7.62×51 implementation of the wildly popular roller-delayed blowback action. The venerable MP5 is the most well-known firearm to incorporate this action, although the G3 actually predates its submachine gun baby brother. A full-size battle rifle chambered 7.62×51 packs quite a punch on a Helicopter Hog Hunt. The 0,1,3,F trigger group provides flexible shooting options with 3-round burst-fire capability. HeliBacon’s HK G3 rifles in Airborne configuration feature a low-profile handguard, an ergonomic vertical grip, and an AimPoint red dot optic.

Benefits:
Classic roller-delayed blowback action
Full-power battle rifle cartridge
3-round burst-fire option

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release

Origin:
West Germany

“Only snowflakes don’t like machine guns. Well, snowflakes and feral hogs, I guess.” – HeliBacon

FN SCAR 17

The FN SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) is a short-stroke gas-piston-operated rifle originally developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) by Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal. HeliBacon has FN SCAR 16 models in 5.56×45 and FN SCAR 17 models in 7.62×51 available for aircraft use on Helicopter Hog Hunting missions. These Airborne variants feature an ergonomic vertical grip, low profile M-LOK handguard, extended charging handles and EOTech holographic optics. The SCAR’s lightweight, modular design utilizes modern polymers and embodies all the ergonomics and aesthetics of a 21st-century combat weapon system.

Benefits:
Adjustable stock length and riser
Excellent ergonomics
FDE color

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch
Magazine release

Origin:
Belgium

“Do we need to use combat machine guns for hunting since the feral hogs don’t shoot back? Yes. We do. Next question, please.” – HeliBacon

FIGHTLITE MCR

The MCR (Mission Configurable Rifle) developed by FightLite Industries is a belt-fed version of an AR-15. It provides belt-fed firing capabilities in a lightweight system that retains many of the familiar ergonomics of the AR-15 / M4 / M16 platform. Weighing considerably less than FN’s M249 SAW, the MCR fires from a closed bolt, and is select-fire, thus making it capable of delivering accurate semi-auto fire as well. A machined block in the magazine well provides a retaining clip to hold M249 hard case ammo boxes, with 200 rounds of linked 5.56 ammo.

Benefits:
Belt-fed
Fires from closed bolt
Familiar AR-15 ergonomics
Lightweight belt-fed option

Ambidextrous features:
Selector switch

Origin:
USA

“Feral hogs do not like belt-fed machine guns. Too bad.” – HeliBacon

FN M249

The FN M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is an open bolt, belt-fed machine gun with hard case ammo boxes that hold 200 rounds of linked 5.56 bullets at a time. HeliBacon’s Airborne configuration substitutes the traditional bi-pod for an M-LOK handguard with an ergonomic vertical grip and incorporates an adjustable stock, an EOTech holographic optic, and a full-length barrel.

Benefits:
Belt-fed

Ambidextrous features:
None – sorry lefties, it’s a cruel world

Origin:
USA

“Heeeeeere piggy piggy” – HeliBacon