Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB Heavy Machine Gun (1933)
The FN M2HB 0.50 caliber machine gun is a variant of the US Browning M2HB, designed to suit European production practices.
The optional M3 Tripod adds an additional 43.98lbs (19.95kg) of weight to the complete weapons system when fielded as such.
The FN M2HB has gone on to see expanded use throughout the world and has broadened the reach of the Browning design considerably. Despite its 1930s origins, the weapon continues to serve in a frontline role as there have proven no suitable replacement options since its inception. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB
Heavy Machine Gun
Country of Origin: Belgium
Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Herstal SA - Belgium
Initial Year of Service: 1933
Overall Length: 1654mm (65.12in)
Barrel Length: 0.00mm (0.00in)
Weight (Empty): 84.11lbs (38.15kg)
Cartridge: 12.7x99mm
Action: Recoil-Operated; Automatic Fire Only
Feed: Various; Metal-Link Belt Fed
Rate-of-Fire: 450 rounds per minute
Sights: Iron
Variants:
M2 HB - Base Heavy Support Machine Gun Model
M2 HB-QCB - Quick Change Barrel
M2 HB Coaxial - Coaxial Armored Vehicle mounted gun with electrically-fired solenoid capability; sans conventional sights for obvious reasons.
M3M - High-rate automatic fire pintle-mount model based on the lighter-weight M3P; full-automatic fire of 950-1,100 rounds per minute capability; spade grips with basic trigger button.
M3P - Lightweight M2 variant for airborne use; cyclic rate of 950-1,100 rounds per minute; solenoid fired; light barrel.
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