Weapons

Question 1

What size projectile is fired from the MK19?

Answer 1

40mm

Question 2

What is a special feature of the barrel of the MK19

Answer 2

It is designed to not overheat even after prolonged firing

Question 3

Describe the MK19

Answer 3

An air-cooled, blow back operated, belt-fed machine gun that is fed by a disintegrating metallic-link belt and fires 40mm grenade cartridges

Question 4

What is the length of the MK19?

Answer 4

43.1 inches

Question 5

What is the maximum range of the MK19?

Answer 5

2212 meters

Question 6

What is the maximum effective range of the MK19?

Answer 6

Point - 1500 meters

Area - 2212 meters

Question 7

What are the rates of fire for the MK19?

Answer 7

Sustained - 40 rds/min
Rapid - 60 rds/min
Cyclic - 325-375 rds/min

Question 8

What is the muzzle velocity of the MK19?

Answer 8

798ft per second

Question 9

What are the two most common malfunctions of the MK19?

Answer 9

Runaway gun

Sluggish action

Question 10

When taking immediate action for a “runaway gun” with the MK19, should you ever break the ammo belt?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What mounts are available for the MK19?

Answer 11

M3 Tripod
M4 Pedestal
M66 Ring
HMMWV Weapons Platform
M113 APC Commander’s cupola

Question 12

What FM covers the MK19?

Answer 12

FM 3-22.27

Question 13

What is the average recoil force of the MK19?

Answer 13

500 lbs

Question 14

What is the type of ammunition fired from the MK19?

Answer 14

M430 (HEDP)
M383 (HE)
M918 (TP)
M922 (Dummy)

Question 15

What are the 6 steps in the MK19 cycle of operations?

Answer 15

1. Charging
2. Extracting (delinking)
3. Cocking
4. Firing
5. Blowback
6. Automatic Feeding