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− | | about = aircraft | + | | about = aircraft mounted '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |
| other | | other | ||
− | | usage-1 = the vehicle | + | | usage-1 = the vehicle mount variant |
| link-1 = M2HB (12.7 mm) | | link-1 = M2HB (12.7 mm) | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | <!-- ''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. | + | <!--''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. Make an air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.''--> |
− | There are 4 version of the M2 Browning in War Thunder. The "early" M2 does not have API bullets. The "mid" M2 is identical to the early M2, but with access to API bullets. The "late" M2 has access to more effective belts, has better accuracy, overheats slower, and a slightly higher | + | There are 4 version of the M2 Browning in War Thunder. The "early" M2 does not have API bullets. The "mid" M2 is identical to the early M2, but with access to API bullets. The "late" M2 has access to more effective belts, has better accuracy, overheats slower, and a slightly higher RoF. The British have their own variant that is similar to the "mid" version but with different bullets (for example the API for the American gun is different from the British API). |
The turreted variants of the M2 Browning are also separated into the "mid" version, the "late" version, and the British version. The only difference between the "mid" and "late" variants are the belt composition. The British version yet again has different bullets, but is otherwise identical to the American versions. | The turreted variants of the M2 Browning are also separated into the "mid" version, the "late" version, and the British version. The only difference between the "mid" and "late" variants are the belt composition. The British version yet again has different bullets, but is otherwise identical to the American versions. | ||
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The DGP-1 gunpods are composed of 4 "late" M2's. | The DGP-1 gunpods are composed of 4 "late" M2's. | ||
− | === Vehicles equipped with | + | === Vehicles equipped with early M2 === |
− | <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' --> | + | <!--''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.''--> |
+ | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-First-Line|Fighters}}F2A: {{Specs-Link|f2a-1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f2a-1_thach}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f2a-3}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}F3F: {{Specs-Link|f3f-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f3f-2_galer}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}F4F: {{Specs-Link|f4f-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4f-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4f-4_martlet_mk4}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-26: {{Specs-Link|p-26a_34_m2}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-36: {{Specs-Link|p-36a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-36a_rasmussen}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-36c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-36g}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-39: {{Specs-Link|p-39k_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39n}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39n_su}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-39q_15}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-400}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-40: {{Specs-Link|p-40c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40e_ussr}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-40f_10}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Attackers}}{{Specs-Link|a-20g}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Bombers}}{{Specs-Link|tbd-1_1938}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sbd-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tbf-1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|avenger_mk1}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-End}} | ||
− | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with | + | === Vehicles equipped with mid M2 === |
+ | <!--''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.''--> | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-First-Line|Fighters}}F4U Corsair: {{Specs-Link|f4u-1a|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1a_usmc|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1a_japan|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4u-1d|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|corsair_fmk2|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}F6F Hellcat: {{Specs-Link|f6f-3|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5_france|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5n|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f6f-5n_france|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|hellcat_fmk1|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-63 Kingcobra: {{Specs-Link|p-63a-5|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63a-5_ussr|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63a-10|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63a-10_ussr|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63c-5|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63c-5_kingcobra_animal_version|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63c-5_ussr|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-63c-5_france|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|p-43a-1|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|xp-55|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Twin-engine fighters}}F7F Tigercat: {{Specs-Link|f7f1|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f7f3|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-38 Lightning: {{Specs-Link|p-38e|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38g|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38g_metal|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38j|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38j_marge|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38k|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38l|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|vb_10_02}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|xf5f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|xp-50}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Attackers}}A-26: {{Specs-Link|a-26b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b_10}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}PBJ: {{Specs-Link|pbj_1h}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1j}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|p-51_a-36}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|xa_38}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Bombers}}A-26: {{Specs-Link|a-26c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c-45-dt}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}A-35: {{Specs-Link|a-35b}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-25: {{Specs-Link|b_25j_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_20}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_vvs_ussr}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-34: {{Specs-Link|b_34}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-End}} | ||
− | + | === Vehicles equipped with mid M2 (turreted)=== | |
− | {{Navigation- | + | <!--''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.''--> |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-First-Line|Twin-engine fighters}}P-61: {{Specs-Link|p-61a_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-61c_1}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Line|Attackers}}A-26: {{Specs-Link|a-26b_10}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26b}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}PBJ: {{Specs-Link|pbj_1h}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbj_1j}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|a-20g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|xa_38}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Line|Bombers}}PBY: {{Specs-Link|pby-5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_raf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pby-5a_ussr}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}TBF: {{Specs-Link|tbf-1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|avenger_mk1}} |
− | {{Navigation-Line| | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-34: {{Specs-Link|b_34}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pv_2d}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}A-26: {{Specs-Link|a-26c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-26c-45-dt}} |
− | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-25: {{Specs-Link|b_25j_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_20}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b_25j_30_vvs_ussr}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-17: {{Specs-Link|b-17e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17e_japan}} |
− | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}B-24: {{Specs-Link|b_24d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pb4y-2_france}} | |
− | {{Navigation | + | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|sb2u-3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sunderland_mk5}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|pbm_3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a-35b}} |
+ | {{Navigation-End}} | ||
+ | === Vehicles equipped with late M2 === | ||
+ | <!--''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.''--> | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-First-Line|Fighters}}P-47 Thunderbolt: {{Specs-Link|p-47d|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_ussr|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d-28|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47d_luftwaffe|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47m-1-re|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47m-1-re_boxted|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-47n-15|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}P-51 Mustang: {{Specs-Link|p-51_a-36}} (secondary){{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51a_tl|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-5|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-10|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-20-na|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51d-30_usaaf_korea|short}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-51h-5_na|short}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}F8F:{{Specs-Link|f8f1}}{{-}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Link|f8f1b}} | ||
+ | (secondary){{-}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Link|f8f1b_france}}(secondary) | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|}}Other: {{Specs-Link|f4u-4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|p-38l}} (secondary) | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Jet fighters}}{{Specs-Link|f-80a}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-Line|Bombers}}{{Specs-Link|sbd-3}} | ||
+ | (secondary){{-}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Link|sb2c_4}}(secondary){{-}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Link|sb2c_5_france}}(secondary){{-}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Link|pv_2d}}(secondary) | ||
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− | + | === Vehicles equipped with late M2 (turreted) === | |
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− | + | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | |
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− | + | <center> | |
− | + | {{Specs-Link|b-17e_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-17g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|b-29}} | |
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− | + | === Vehicles equipped with British M2 === | |
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− | + | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | |
− | + | {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line|}} | |
− | {{Navigation- | + | <center> |
− | + | {{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mk21}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_ix}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk14e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_fr_mk14e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_xvi}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk18e}} | |
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− | + | === Vehicles equipped with British M2 (turreted) === | |
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− | + | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | |
− | {{Navigation- | + | {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line|}} |
− | + | <center> | |
− | + | {{Specs-Link|beaufort_mkviii}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lancaster_mk3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lincoln_b2}} | |
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | + | The Browning .50 is a very powerful heavy machine gun when used in large numbers, particularly with the late P-51s and P-47, with 6 and 8 .50s respectively. However, on early American aircraft, many are armed with only a 7.62 and .50, putting out very limited firepower. The .50s are inadequate in few numbers, making them ineffective in "snapshots" or high deflection shots. This is particularly noticeable in Spitfire LF Mk9, 16, and 14. The 2 Brownings provide insufficient firepower and are mounted too far apart, leaving only the 2 cannons, with only 240-260 shells each, without complimenting firepower. Without the cannons, the .50s can only chip away at the enemy, and the best hope for scoring a kill is to hope for a lucky pilot snipe. | |
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− | === Available | + | === Available shells === |
− | <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the | + | <!--''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon 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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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | + | ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | <!-- '' | + | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Usually carries enough rounds per gun to be able to take out multiple targets per sortie | + | * Usually carries enough rounds per gun to be able to take out multiple targets per sortie. |
− | + | * API-T rounds are exceptionally good at igniting fuel tanks and engines. | |
− | * API-T rounds are exceptionally good at igniting fuel tanks and engines | + | * Armor piercing (AP) rounds have better penetration values when compared to most small calibre cannons |
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* Retains kinetic energy and damage potential over a range much better than 7 mm calibre machine guns | * Retains kinetic energy and damage potential over a range much better than 7 mm calibre machine guns | ||
* Can be fired accurately and be a significant threat to fleeing enemies upwards of 1.5 km away | * Can be fired accurately and be a significant threat to fleeing enemies upwards of 1.5 km away | ||
− | * Virtually only jams if you try to mag-dump (continuous fire until the weapon jams or runs out of ammunition) the entire ammo load | + | * Virtually only jams if you try to mag-dump (continuous fire until the weapon jams or runs out of ammunition) the entire ammo load. |
− | * Makes up the bulk of the USAAF's armament with most planes utilizing anywhere between 4-8 guns | + | * Makes up the bulk of the USAAF's armament with most planes utilizing anywhere between 4-8 guns. |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * Ball ammo in the default belt is rather ineffective | + | * Ball ammo in the default belt is rather ineffective. |
− | * 25% slower rate of fire compared to 7 mm | + | * 25% slower rate of fire compared to 7 mm caliber machine guns |
− | * AP ammo lacks any incendiary or tracer, meaning shots that don't hit vital components barely does anything | + | * AP ammo lacks any incendiary or tracer, meaning shots that don't hit vital components barely does anything. |
− | * Slower rate of fire at higher ranks means boom-n-zoom is necessary to maintain a firing solution long enough to dump sufficient rounds on target | + | * Slower rate of fire at higher ranks means boom-n-zoom is necessary to maintain a firing solution long enough to dump sufficient rounds on target. |
− | * The M2 Browning has 3 different variations, which all have vastly different ammunition belt types and how they are used | + | * The M2 Browning has 3 different variations, which all have vastly different ammunition belt types and how they are used. |
''Words of wisdom'': Always check the belt composition on a new vehicle or when returning to an old aircraft you have not used in a while...'''before''' heading into battle! | ''Words of wisdom'': Always check the belt composition on a new vehicle or when returning to an old aircraft you have not used in a while...'''before''' heading into battle! | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | + | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.'' | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | '' | + | ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
− | <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example | + | <!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,'' |
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' | ||
− | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''--> |
− | * [[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)| | + | * [[Browning M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB - Ground variant]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Browning_AN-M2_(12.7_mm)|AN-M2 - Naval variant]] |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
+ | * ''encyclopedia page on weapon;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 29 May 2019
This page is about the aircraft mounted M2 Browning (12.7 mm). For the vehicle mount variant, see M2HB (12.7 mm). For other uses, see M2 (Disambiguation). |
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Description
There are 4 version of the M2 Browning in War Thunder. The "early" M2 does not have API bullets. The "mid" M2 is identical to the early M2, but with access to API bullets. The "late" M2 has access to more effective belts, has better accuracy, overheats slower, and a slightly higher RoF. The British have their own variant that is similar to the "mid" version but with different bullets (for example the API for the American gun is different from the British API).
The turreted variants of the M2 Browning are also separated into the "mid" version, the "late" version, and the British version. The only difference between the "mid" and "late" variants are the belt composition. The British version yet again has different bullets, but is otherwise identical to the American versions.
The DGP-1 gunpods are composed of 4 "late" M2's.
Vehicles equipped with early M2
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Fighters | F2A: F2A-1 · Thach's F2A-1 · F2A-3 |
F3F: F3F-2 · Galer's F3F-2 | |
F4F: F4F-3 · F4F-4 · ▄Martlet Mk IV | |
P-26: P-26A-34 M2 | |
P-36: P-36A · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-36C · P-36G | |
P-39: ▂P-39K-1 · P-39N-0 · ▂Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5 · ▂P-39Q-15 · P-400 | |
P-40: P-40C · P-40E-1 · ▂P-40E-1 · P-40F-10 | |
Attackers | A-20G-25 |
Bombers | TBD-1 · SB2U-3 · SBD-3 · TBF-1C · ▄Avenger Mk II |
Vehicles equipped with mid M2
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Fighters | F4U Corsair: F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · ▅F4U-1A · F4U-1D · ▄Corsair F Mk II |
F6F Hellcat: F6F-5 · ▄F6F-5 · F6F-5N · ▄F6F-5N · ▄Hellcat Mk II | |
P-63 Kingcobra: P-63A-5 · ▂P-63A-5 · P-63A-10 · ▂P-63A-10 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra · ▂P-63C-5 · ▄P-63C-5 | |
Other: P-43A-1 · XP-55 | |
Twin-engine fighters | F7F Tigercat: F7F-1 · F7F-3 |
P-38 Lightning: P-38E · P-38G-1 · XP-38G · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · P-38L-5-LO | |
Other: VB.10-02 · XF5F · XP-50 | |
Attackers | A-26: A-26B-50 · A-26B-10 |
PBJ: PBJ-1H · PBJ-1J | |
Other: A-36 · XA-38 | |
Bombers | A-26: A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT |
A-35: ▄A-35B | |
B-25: B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · ▂B-25J-30 | |
B-34: B-34 · PV-2D |
Vehicles equipped with mid M2 (turreted)
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Twin-engine fighters | P-61: P-61A-11 · P-61C-1 |
Attackers | A-26: A-26B-10 · A-26B-50 |
PBJ: PBJ-1H · PBJ-1J | |
Other: A-20G-25 · XA-38 | |
Bombers | PBY: PBY-5 Catalina · PBY-5A Catalina · ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · ▂PBY-5A Catalina |
TBF: TBF-1C · ▄Avenger Mk II | |
B-34: B-34 · PV-2D | |
A-26: A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT | |
B-25: B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · ▂B-25J-30 | |
B-17: B-17E · ▅B-17E | |
B-24: B-24D-25-CO · PB4Y-2 · ▄PB4Y-2 | |
Other: SB2U-3 · Sunderland Mk V · PBM-3 "Mariner" · ▄A-35B |
Vehicles equipped with late M2
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Fighters | P-47 Thunderbolt: P-47D-25 · ▂P-47D-27 · P-47D-28 · ▀P-47D · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15 |
P-51 Mustang: A-36 (secondary) · P-51A · P-51D-5 · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · P-51D-30 · P-51H-5-NA | |
F8F:F8F-1 ·
(secondary) · ▄F8F-1B(secondary) | |
Other: F4U-4 · P-38L-5-LO (secondary) | |
Jet fighters | F-80A-5 |
Bombers | SBD-3
(secondary) · SB2C-4(secondary) · ▄SB2C-5(secondary) · PV-2D(secondary) |
Vehicles equipped with late M2 (turreted)
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Vehicles equipped with British M2
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Beaufighter Mk 21 · Spitfire LF Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk XIVe · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe · Spitfire F Mk XVI · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe |
Vehicles equipped with British M2 (turreted)
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General info
The Browning .50 is a very powerful heavy machine gun when used in large numbers, particularly with the late P-51s and P-47, with 6 and 8 .50s respectively. However, on early American aircraft, many are armed with only a 7.62 and .50, putting out very limited firepower. The .50s are inadequate in few numbers, making them ineffective in "snapshots" or high deflection shots. This is particularly noticeable in Spitfire LF Mk9, 16, and 14. The 2 Brownings provide insufficient firepower and are mounted too far apart, leaving only the 2 cannons, with only 240-260 shells each, without complimenting firepower. Without the cannons, the .50s can only chip away at the enemy, and the best hope for scoring a kill is to hope for a lucky pilot snipe.
Available shells
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- Usually carries enough rounds per gun to be able to take out multiple targets per sortie.
- API-T rounds are exceptionally good at igniting fuel tanks and engines.
- Armor piercing (AP) rounds have better penetration values when compared to most small calibre cannons
- Retains kinetic energy and damage potential over a range much better than 7 mm calibre machine guns
- Can be fired accurately and be a significant threat to fleeing enemies upwards of 1.5 km away
- Virtually only jams if you try to mag-dump (continuous fire until the weapon jams or runs out of ammunition) the entire ammo load.
- Makes up the bulk of the USAAF's armament with most planes utilizing anywhere between 4-8 guns.
Cons:
- Ball ammo in the default belt is rather ineffective.
- 25% slower rate of fire compared to 7 mm caliber machine guns
- AP ammo lacks any incendiary or tracer, meaning shots that don't hit vital components barely does anything.
- Slower rate of fire at higher ranks means boom-n-zoom is necessary to maintain a firing solution long enough to dump sufficient rounds on target.
- The M2 Browning has 3 different variations, which all have vastly different ammunition belt types and how they are used.
Words of wisdom: Always check the belt composition on a new vehicle or when returning to an old aircraft you have not used in a while...before heading into battle!
History
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Media
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See also
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Aircraft machine guns | |
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USA | |
7.62 mm | Browning · M134 Minigun |
12.7 mm | GAU-19 · M2 Browning · M3 Browning |
Germany | |
7.62 mm | MG3 |
7.92 mm | MG 15 · MG 17 · MG 81 |
12.7 mm | FN M3P |
13 mm | MG 131 |
USSR | |
7.62 mm | DA · GShG-7.62 · PKT · PV-1 · ShKAS |
12.7 mm | A-12.7 · Berezin UB · TKB-481 · YaK-B |
Britain | |
7.62 mm | FN 60.30 · L8A1 |
7.7 mm | Browning · Lewis · Vickers E · Vickers K |
Japan | |
7.7 mm | Te-1 · Type 89 · Type 89 'special' · Type 92 · Type 97 navy |
7.92 mm | Type 1 · Type 98 |
12.7 mm | Ho-103 · Ho-104 |
13 mm | Type 2 |
13.2 mm | Type 3 |
China | |
12.7 mm | QJK99-12.7-1 |
Italy | |
7.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT · Lewis |
7.92 mm | FN Browning |
12.7 mm | Breda-SAFAT · FN M3M · Scotti |
France | |
7.5 mm | Darne 1933 · Fabrique Nationale Mle 38 · FN Browning · MAC 1934 · MAC 1934T · Mle 33 · Mle 1923 |
7.62 mm | PKA |
Sweden | |
7.7 mm | FN-Browning M.36 No.3 |
8 mm | Ksp m/22 · Ksp m/22 Fh · Ksp m/22 Fv · Ksp m/22-37 R |
12.7 mm | Akan m/39A · Akan m/40 · Akan m/45 · LKk/42 |
13.2 mm | Akan m/39 · Akan m/39A |