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| − | ''The s.MG.50 is functionally and identically the same as the 12.7mm [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]] Heavy Machine Gun found on almost all American tanks and many other Western/ NATO Vehicles. The s.MG.50 is only found on the Leopard 2 PSO where it replaces the loaders [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] on a modified pintle mount | + | <!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''--> |
| + | The s.MG.50 is a heavy machine gun that is functionally and identically the same as the 12.7mm [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]] Heavy Machine Gun found on almost all American tanks and many other Western/ NATO Vehicles. The s.MG.50 is only found on the Leopard 2 PSO where it replaces the loaders [[MG3A1 (7.62 mm)|MG3A1]] on a modified pintle mount. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
| − | ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' | + | <!--''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''--> |
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| + | Exactly like the [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]], the s.MG.50 excels at ripping apart low flying helicopters and CAS when hitting consistent shots. the s.MG.50 is also capable of knocking out the crews of light tanks, SPAA and most modern tank destroyers (e.g. [[9M123 Khrizantema]], [[ADATS]] and [[Strf 9040 BILL|Stridsfordon 9040 BILL]]). | ||
=== Available ammunition === | === Available ammunition === | ||
| − | ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' | + | <!--''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''--> |
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| + | The s.MG.50 utilizes a multi-purpose belt which contains the following ammunition types: API-T M20, I-M1, AP-M2 | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 7 May 2024
Contents
Description
The s.MG.50 is a heavy machine gun that is functionally and identically the same as the 12.7mm M2HB Heavy Machine Gun found on almost all American tanks and many other Western/ NATO Vehicles. The s.MG.50 is only found on the Leopard 2 PSO where it replaces the loaders MG3A1 on a modified pintle mount.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Exactly like the M2HB, the s.MG.50 excels at ripping apart low flying helicopters and CAS when hitting consistent shots. the s.MG.50 is also capable of knocking out the crews of light tanks, SPAA and most modern tank destroyers (e.g. 9M123 Khrizantema, ADATS and Stridsfordon 9040 BILL).
Available ammunition
The s.MG.50 utilizes a multi-purpose belt which contains the following ammunition types: API-T M20, I-M1, AP-M2
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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| Tank machine guns | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| 7.62 mm | M37 · M60D · M73 · M240 · M1919A4 · Mk.52 |
| 12.7 mm | FN M3P · M2HB · M80 · M85 |
| Germany | |
| 5.56 mm | MG4 |
| 7.62 mm | C6 · MG3A1 |
| 7.92 mm | MG13 Dreyse · MG34 · MG37(t) · MG42 |
| 12.7 mm | S.MG.50 |
| USSR | |
| 7.62 mm | DT · PKMB · PKT · PKTM · RP-46 · SGMT |
| 12.7 mm | DK · DShK · 6P49 · NSVT |
| 14.5 mm | KPVT |
| Britain | |
| 7.62 mm | Browning MG4 · L3A1 · L8A1 · L8A2 · L37A1 · L37A2 · L94A1 |
| 7.7 mm | Vickers |
| 7.92 mm | BESA |
| 12.7 mm | L21A1 |
| Japan | |
| 6.5 mm | Type 91 |
| 7.62 mm | Type 74 |
| 7.7 mm | Type 97 |
| 12.7 mm | Type 60 (B) |
| China | |
| 5.8 mm | QJT |
| 7.62 mm | Type 55 · Type 59 · Type 86 |
| 12.7 mm | QJC88A · Type 54 |
| 14.5 mm | QJG02 |
| Italy | |
| 7.62 mm | Beretta MG42/59 · FN MAG 60-40 |
| 8 mm | 34/40M · Breda Mod. 38 |
| 13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
| France | |
| 7.5 mm | AAT-52 · MAC 31 |
| 7.62 mm | A-A-F1N |
| 8 mm | Hotchkiss Mle 1914 |
| Sweden | |
| 6.5 mm | ksp m/14-29 |
| 7.62 mm | ksp 39 C · ksp 58 · ksp 94 |
| 8 mm | ksp m/36 · ksp m/39B |
| 12.7 mm | ksp 88 |
