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The Machine-gun 12.7 mm calibre M2 is a heavy machine gun and is carried in substantial numbers on the Table of Equipment within major units of combat arms. The 12.7 mm machine-gun is a versatile weapon capable of performing all the roles of the 7.62 mm GPMG with equal or greater effect. The above mg is mounted on the M3 tripod.
Caliber: 12.7mm (0.50 inches)
Length of Barrel: 114cm (45 inches)
Length of HMG: 165cm (65 inches)
Sight Range: 100 yards to 2600 yards
Sight Range: 90m to 2400m
Cyclic Rate of Fire: 450-500 Rounds / Min
Muzzle Velocity: 890 m/sec
Weight:
Reciever Group: 25 Kg
Barrel: 13 Kg
M3 Tripod: 20 Kg
Ammo (105 rounds): 16 Kg (35 pounds)
Total: 74 Kg (163 pounds)
Cyclic Rate of Fire: 450 to 500 Rds/min
Muzzle Velocity: Approx 860 m/sec
Normal Rate of Fire: 40 Rds/min
Rapid Rate of Fire: 100 Rds/min
Quantity Procured: 1,651
Year Procured: 1942