Browning .50 BMG

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:12.7_mm_anti-aircraft_machine_gun
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber 0.50 inches
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:first_introduced 1918
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Browning .50 BMG
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:length 45 inches
65 inches
.50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
gptkbp:lens_type tripod or vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:special_operations_forces
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:SWAT_teams
gptkb:UN_peacekeepers
gptkb:battle
gptkb:coalition_forces
gptkb:organization
gptkb:charity
defense contractors
law enforcement agencies
military contractors
military academies
emergency response teams
militia groups
anti-piracy operations
NATO allies
search and rescue teams
counter-narcotics operations
disaster response teams
foreign military forces
international security forces
private security contractors
tactical response teams
military training units
various paramilitary groups
foreign police forces
anti-terrorism units
border patrol units
international relief organizations
non-governmental organizations (NG Os)
covert operations teams
anti-poaching teams
counterinsurgency forces
customs enforcement agencies
environmental security forces
humanitarian aid teams
wildlife protection units
gptkbp:operating_system recoil-operated
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:range 2000 yards
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 450-600 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil heavy recoil
open bolt
gptkbp:replaced_by M2 Browning in some roles
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M2_Browning
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
military applications
gptkbp:weight approximately 84 pounds