M2A1 (.50 Cal)
Type: Heavy Machine Gun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Ordnance
Overview
Modernized variant of the legendary M2 Browning .50 caliber (12.7x99mm) heavy machine gun. Features quick-change barrel, fixed headspace and timing eliminating the need for manual adjustment, and flash hider. Provides anti-personnel, anti-materiel, and anti-aircraft fire from vehicles, tripods, and naval mounts. In continuous service since 1933.
Operators
- United States
- NATO allies
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
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