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.50 Caliber Bushmaster Machine Gun
PHYSICAL DATA
Length 61.00 in. (1550mm)
Width 9.45 in. (240mm)
Height 10.63 in. (270mm)
Receiver Weight 35 lb (15.9 kg)
Feeder Weight 14 lb (6.4 kg)
Barrel Weight 27 lb (12.2 kg)
Total Weight* 76 lb (34.4 kg)
Recoil 1,500 lb (<800 lb w/Adapter)
Power Required 28 vdc
Clearing Method Open bolt
Safety Anti-hangfire Safety
Case Ejection Forward
PERFORMANCE DATA
Rate of Fire 400/500 spm (w/burst limiter)
Feed System Dual feed system
Ammunition Fires all .50 caliber (12.7mm) series ammunition to include SLAP
Compact size and weight facilitates easy upgrades of existing turrets or remote weapon stations. The .50 Caliber Bushmaster chain gun is a derivative of the combat proven M242 25mm Bushmaster Cannon. It incorporates all of the battle-proven features that have proven so successful in the Chain Gun Family.
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