M2 Browning Machine Gun .50 Cal Flashcards
What is the purpose of the M2 Browning Machine Gun .50 Cal?
To provide automatic weapon suppressive fire for offensive and defensive purposes. This weapon can be used effectively against personnel, light armored vehicles, and low/slow flying aircraft.
Give the Equipment Description for M2 Browning Machine Gun .50 Cal.
The M2 .50 Cal Machine Gun is a belt-fed, recoil operated, air cooled, crew-served machine gun. The machine gun is capable of firing single shot and automatic. The machine gun is capable of right and left hand feed.
What is the approximate weight of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
84 lbs.
What is the approximate muzzle velocity of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
3,050 FPS (feet per second)
What is the approximate max range of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
7,400 yards
What is the approximate max effective range of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
2,000 yards
What is considered slow fire for the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
Slow fire is less than 40 rounds per minute, fired in bursts of 6-9 rounds at 10-15 second intervals.
What is considered rapid fire for the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
Rapid fire is greater than 40 rounds per minute, fired in bursts of 6-9 rounds at 5 to 10 second intervals.
What is the cyclic rate of fire for the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
Cyclic rate represents the max amount of ammo that can be expended by a gun without a break in firing. The cyclic rate of this particular machine gun is 450-600 rounds per minute.
What is the cook-off rate of the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
100 rounds per minute.
What is the cycle of function for the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking.
What TM covers the M2 .50 Cal machine gun?
TM 9-1005-213-10
