Browning M2 Machine Gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:starship
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:.50_BMG
gptkbp:case_types linked ammunition
gptkbp:combat_role anti-aircraft, anti-vehicle
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design Browning design
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:John_Browning
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:features quick-change barrel
gptkbp:field military, law enforcement
gptkbp:fighting_style high effectiveness in combat
gptkbp:first_introduced 1933
gptkbp:historical_event used in various conflicts since 1933
gptkbp:historical_significance used in World War II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Browning M2 Machine Gun
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 45 inches
65 inches
30 pounds
approximately 75 inches
850 m/s
linked ammunition
approximately 10,000 rounds
100 or 200 rounds
gptkbp:lens_type tripod, vehicle, aircraft
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:material brass
gptkbp:notable_features high stopping power
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:operating_system recoil-operated
gptkbp:operational_range effective up to 2000 yards
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:production_years 1933
present
gptkbp:range 2000 yards
over 7000 yards
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 450-600 rounds per minute
40 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil automatic
heavy recoil
open bolt
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M2_A1
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:transportation vehicle-mounted, portable
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:variant M2 HB, M2 A1
gptkbp:weight approximately 30 pounds
84 pounds