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M2 machine gun

M2 .50 machine gun, nicknamed Ma Deuce by troops, is a weapon designed by John Browning before WW_II that is still in use today, proving the genius in the design. It shoots .50 BMG bullets that were designed for this weapon but today find a new use in high powered sniper rifles.

The M2 0.50 Browning machine gun used for various roles:

• A medium infantry support weapon.
• When doubled it is used as anti-aircraft gun in some ships.
• Primary or secondary weapon on an armored fighting vehicle.
• Coaxial gun in some tanks.
• Primary armament in aircraft.

External links

• M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun at Federation of American Scientist
• Browning M2HB & M2HQCB (USA)

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