The Browning 12.7 mm M2 heavy barrel quick change barrel machine gun is carried by all Royal Australian Navy surface combatants. It is a robust and capable weapon used in both defensive and attacking roles. The machine gun is effective at close range against both surface and air targets. It is ideal for providing covering fire for boarding parties.
Specifications
- Function: heavy machine gun
- Manufacturer: General Dynamics
- Designed: 1918
- Action: short recoil-operated
- Modes: single shot or full automatic
- Feed: belt-fed
- Weight: 38 kilograms
- Rate of fire: 450–575 rounds per minute
- Ammunition: 12.7 mm by 99 mm NATO rounds
- Calibre: 12.7 mm (.50 calibre)
- Barrel length: 1,143 mm
- Range: 1,800 metres
Function
Small arms