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25 Cards in this Set
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The M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun is...
(a) magazine-fed (b) belt-fed (c) manually fed (d) belt- and magazine-fed |
(b) belt-fed
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The M2 is a(n) ________ weapon.
(a) automatic (b) semi-automatic |
(a) automatic
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The M2 is __________-cooled.
(a) ice (b) gas (c) air |
(c) air
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The M2 is a crew-serve weapon.
(a) True (b) False |
(a) True
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The M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun has adjustable _______-space.
(a) head (b) picture (c) mounting |
(a) head
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When firing, the bolt of an M2 is _________.
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closed
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The M2 is capable of _______-hand feeding.
(a) right (b) left (c) right- and left (d) None of the above. |
(c) right- and left
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What is the purpose of the M2?
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Provide automatic weapon suppression fire for offensive and defensive purposes.
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What types of targets can the M2 be effectively used against?
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Personnel, light armored vehicles and low, slow flying aircraft.
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The M2 can be use as a ground gun with what attachement?
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M3 Tripod Mount.
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What model is the .50 Caliber Heavy Duty Machine Gun used by military forces?
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M2HB Flexible.
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Who manufactures the M2 Machine Gun?
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Saco, Inc.
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How much does an M2 weigh (without ammunition)?
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84 pounds.
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What is the overall length of the M2?
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65.13 inches.
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What is the length of the barrel on an M2?
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45 inches.
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What is the muzzle velocity of an M2?
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3,050 feet per second (fps).
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What is the maximum effective range of the M2?
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6,000 feet, or 1,829 meters.
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What is the maximum range of the M2?
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22,000 feet, or 6,767 meters.
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What is the cyclic rate of fire for an M2 Machine Gun?
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450-600 rounds per minute.
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What group is indicated?
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Barrel Group
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What group is indicated?
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Reciever Group.
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What group is indicated?
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Cover Group.
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What group is indicated?
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Cover Group.
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What group is indicated?
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Backplate Group.
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What is the name of the equipment indicated?
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M3 Tripod Mount.
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