Country of Origin :
United StatesRole :
Heavy MachinegunIn-Service Date :
March 1933Manufacturer :
Colt Patent Firearms Co.Number Produced :
UnknownOperation :
Recoil Operated Full AutomaticFeed :
100 round beltCartridge Name :
12.7mm U.S. Ball M2Cartridge Size :
12.7mm x 99mmCartridge Total Weight :
117.4 gramsBullet Weight :
45.94 gramsWeapon Length :
165 cmBarrel Length :
114 cmEmpty Weight :
38.22 kgCombat Weight :
58 kgMuzzle Velocity :
856 meters per secondPractical Rate of Fire :
40 rounds per minuteCyclic Rate of Fire :
550 rounds per minuteEffective Range :
1830 metersScope Types :
NoneBayonets :
NoneGrenades :
NoneOther :
M3 Tripod
Penetration Data for the Browning .50 Caliber M2 HB
(All data is displayed vs. RHA / FHA plate @ 0?
12.7mm U.S. M2 Ball ( Lead Bullet )Weight
Velocity
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m0.0458 kg
853 m/s
22 / -- mm
19 / -- mm
17 / -- mm
15 / -- mm
12 / -- mm
12.7mm U.S. M2 AP ( Armor Piercing )Weight
Velocity
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m0.0458 kg
856 m/s
28 / 26 mm
25 / 22 mm
23 / 19 mm
21 / 16 mm
19 / 14 mm
