12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:missile
|
| gptkbp:barrel_length |
varies by model
|
| gptkbp:barrel_type |
gptkb:Browning_.50_BMG
varies by feed system |
| gptkbp:caliber |
12.7 mm
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:Afghanistan_War gptkb:Iraq_War |
| gptkbp:country_of_origin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
1 to 2 operators
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in films and video games
|
| gptkbp:design |
some models have modular components
|
| gptkbp:designed_for |
targeting aircraft
|
| gptkbp:development |
developed from earlier machine gun designs
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
effective against drones and helicopters
|
| gptkbp:fire_department |
manual or electronic
|
| gptkbp:firing_mechanism |
single shot or automatic
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
during World War II
|
| gptkbp:global_presence |
used by many armed forces globally
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
widely used in 20th century warfare
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun
|
| gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on air defense strategies
|
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
adopted by many countries worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
low-flying aircraft
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
naval and ground forces
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains in use in various forms today
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular servicing
|
| gptkbp:modern_equivalents |
various modern anti-aircraft systems
|
| gptkbp:modifications |
can be modified for anti-material use
|
| gptkbp:mounting_options |
tripod or vehicle-mounted
|
| gptkbp:operational_range |
up to 2000 meters
|
| gptkbp:rate_of_fire |
up to 1200 rounds per minute
|
| gptkbp:recoil |
gas-operated
|
| gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability in combat
|
| gptkbp:safety_features |
includes safety mechanisms to prevent accidental fire
|
| gptkbp:sights |
iron sights or optical sights
|
| gptkbp:sustained_fire_capability |
limited by overheating
|
| gptkbp:training |
operator training needed
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
can be towed or airlifted
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
various military forces
|
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:M2_Browning
|
| gptkbp:weight |
varies by model
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Type_59_tank
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|