M2 .50 Cal

Question 1

What is the weight of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 1

84 lbs

Question 2

What is the muzzle velocity of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 2

3,050 feet per second

Question 3

What is the max range of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 3

6,767 meters

Question 4

What is the max effective range of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 4

1,829 meters

Question 5

The leaf sight on the M2 .50 Cal can be adjusted for what range

Answer 5

100 to 2,600 yards

Question 6

Describe the four rates of fire for the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 6

• Single shot
• Sustained, less than 40 rounds per minute in 6-9 round bursts at 10-15 second intervals
• Rapid, greater than 40 rounds per minute in 6-9 round bursts at 5-10 second intervals
• Cyclic, 450-600 rounds per minute fired in continuous burst

Change the barrel at the end of firing or if damaged

Question 7

What are the classifications of the M2 .50 Cal ammunition

Answer 7

• Ball
• Tracer
• Armor Piercing
• Incendiary
• Armor-piercing incendiary
• Armor-piercing incendiary tracer
• Sabot light armor penetrator
• Sabot light armor penetrator-tracer
• Blank
• Dummy
• Plastic Practice

Question 8

When tripod mounted and controlled by a T and E what is the max elevation of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 8

100 mils

Question 9

When tripod mounted and controlled by a T and E what is the max depression of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 9

250 mils

Question 10

When tripod mounted and controlled by a T and E what is the max traverse of the M2 .50 Cal

Answer 10

800 mils (400 left/ 400 right)