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Why do tanks have coaxial machine guns?
Nearly all main battle tanks and most infantry fighting vehicles have a coaxial machine gun mounted to fire along a parallel axis to the main gun. It is usually used to engage infantry or other “soft” targets where use of shots from the main gun would be dangerous, ineffective or wasteful.
Do modern tanks have machine guns?
Modern tank guns are large-caliber high-velocity guns, capable of firing kinetic energy penetrators, high explosive anti-tank, and cannon-launched guided projectiles. Anti-aircraft guns can also be mounted to tanks. Tank guns generally use self-contained ammunition, allowing rapid loading (or use of an autoloader).
What machine gun is mounted on tanks?
The M85 is a heavy machine gun firing . 50 BMG ammunition that was used primarily for turreted applications in armored fighting vehicles….M85 machine gun.
| Machine Gun, Cal .50, Fixed, M85 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 65 lb (29.5 kg) |
| Length | • Overall: 54.5 in (1,384.3 mm) |
| Cartridge | 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG) |
| Action | Recoil-operated |
Were 50 cals used in ww2?
Browning Machine Gun
The full official designation for this weapon was “Browning Machine Gun, Aircraft, Cal. . 50, AN/M2” (Fixed) or (Flexible). The 12.7 mm AN/M2 was used on many aircraft during WWII, as it served as the main aircraft armament in the US military.
How effective are remote weapons on military vehicles?
While the technology is nowhere near as sophisticated as the CROWS on U.S. Army vehicles, it is certainly effective, and these remote weapons achieve the goal of firing a weapon accurately. The weapons vary wildly, from assault rifles to light machine guns to .50-caliber sniper rifles.
Can the hammer remote-operated weapons system be used by itself?
On lightweight UAVs like unmanned helicopters (i.e. remote-controlled helicopters), the HAMMER Remote-Operated Weapons/Shtogun System can be used by itself (fixed-mounted) to reduce weight and drag, rather than employing the H2X-40 Turret System.
How does the remote control work with the system?
The remote control unit is of course supplied with the system. The automatic trigger mechanism is fully encapsulated to keep out water, mud, sand, and any other foreign matter/materiels. Sighting is accomplished through a daylight-visible bore-sighted laser or optional bore-sighted camera.
Can a StG-44 be used for remote aiming?
An Stg-44 assault rifle modified for remote aiming and firing by the Free Syrian Army in 2013. Remote weapons have a long history. Back in WWII, the B-29 Superfortress was radical for removing the gunners from the five turrets located at different points on the aircraft and instead aiming the guns from a plexiglass dome ‘sighting station.’