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Military > Weapon Systems > FN® M3M ENDURANCE .50 CAL MACHINE GUN

FN® M3M ENDURANCE .50 CAL MACHINE GUN

Specs

With an extended service life of up to 60,000 rounds, the .50-caliber FN® M3M ENDURANCE machine gun was built for extended endurance and seamless integration with pintle mounts across air, land and sea.

As its name suggests, the FN® M3M ENDURANCE can go three times longer between preventative maintenance checks—every 15,000 rounds. That means more availability on a weapon that fires at an increased 1,100 RPMs, plus reliability that’s combat-proven worldwide.

The FN® M3M ENDURANCE is part of a globally warrantied system which includes no only weapons, but also ammunition, mounts, ILS support services, operator training and accessories such as the FN ELITY® LITE laser range finder and IR laser pointer/illuminator, plus the FN SMARTCORE® shot counter for maintenance tracking and optimization.

Military pricing on request.

*Product follows USA specifications
*Military products available to U.S. sales only

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Specs

  • CALIBER: 50 BMG (12.7x99mm) NATO
  • OPERATION: Short-recoil from an open bolt
  • CAPACITY: 100 – 600 Rd.
  • WEIGHT: 83 lb.
  • BARREL LENGTH: 36"
  • RATE OF FIRE: 1,100 +/- 100 RPM
  • TYPE: FULL AUTOMATIC
  • EFFECTIVE/MAXIMUM RANGE: 2,500m/6,500m

GENERAL SPECS

Maximized hit probability

Extended service life (up to 60,000 rounds)

Improved maintenance intervals (every 15,000 rounds)

RECEIVER

Solid steel frame for durability

Open-bolt operation limits heat build-up to reduce potential of cook-off

Dual buffer system provides twice the rate of fire as the M2 system

Recoil buffer system for increased accuracy with reduced wear and vibration

BARREL

Hammer-forged steel

Enhanced flash hider offers reduced firing signature to increase compatibility with current night vision equipment

Perforated barrel jacket for improved cooling and longer barrel life

MOUNT

Mount provides optimal field of fire with the aircraft centerline for wider target coverage

Mount provides -70 degrees maximum depression angle for wider target coverage

Soft mount reduces recoil for both operator and airframe

OPERATING CONTROLS

Vibration isolated dual spade grips for enhanced control in burst and sustained fire

Manual recocking lever reduces cocking effort required

MIL -STD 1913 mount for sighting and target designation systems

FEED SYSTEM

M9 link belt feed for added reliability

Available from right or left with ejection on the opposite side and downward

Flexible metal ammunition belt guide system reduces misfeeds

Fired link collection system for added aircraft and aircrew safety