M2 Browning

Machine gun Generals Dynamics
M2 Browning by Generals Dynamics

Photo: Rama — CC BY-SA 3.0 fr · license · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Heavy machine gun
Country of origin United States
Designer John Browning
Designed 1918
Produced 1921–present (M2HB/M2A1)
In service 1933–present
Used by See Users
No. built 3 million
Length 1654 mm · 1429 mm (AN/M2)
Barrel length 1143 mm · 910 mm (AN/M2)
Cartridge .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
Action Short recoil-operated
Feed Belt-fed (M2 or M9 links)
Muzzle velocity 2910 ft/s (M33 ball), from muzzle · 3050 ft/s in manual
Range 1800 m
Maximum range 7400 m

Data from M2 Browning (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 fr — Rama.

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