M2HB

Notes

Weapon Statistics

The M2 Heavy Barrel is the standard heavy machinegun of every western European Army.  It accepts 105-round belts and may be fired only from a tripod (NHT) or from a vehicle mount.

This weapon was rated, not designed, using Fire, Fusion & Steel.

Name:  M2 Heavy Barrel
TL
:  5
Year:  c. 1930s
Nation:  United States
Ammo.50 BMG; .50 SLAP
Muzzle Energy:  17,177 joules
Length:  165cm
Barrel:  114cm
Mass (empty/loaded):  38.22 kg (tripod 22 kg)
Price:  §10,049 (tripod Cr320)
Features: None
Magazine: 105-Round Belt (13.125 kg, §263 [§525 SLAP])

Planetfall Performance

Basic Game Performance

ROF 5 (5)
Ammo 105
Damage 9
Range cm 300-600-1200-2400
Range inches 150-300-600-1200
Pen 2-2-3/1-1-2
Burst Dice 5-3-1
          Recoil  
ROF Dam Pen Bulk Mag SS Burst Range
5 9 2-2-3 11 105B 4 11 200 (199)
5 9 1-1-2 11 105B 4 11 240
5 9 * 11 105B 1 3 300

The second line is for SLAP rounds, and the third line is for when the weapon is fired from a tripod or vehicle.  Note, the weapon can only be fired from a tripod or vehicle mount.

Striker II Performance

Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
30 cm: 5 (4) 60 cm: 4 (4) 120 cm: 3 (4) 240 cm: 2 (3) None
30 cm: 5 (9) 60 cm: 4 (9) 120 cm: 3 (9) 240 cm: 2 (4) None
Originally Published:  2004-06-02
Last Updated:  2004-06-02