The XM312 is a heavy machine gun derived from the XM307 25 mm autocannon and chambered for the .50 BMG cartridge. It was designed in response to a request by the U.S. military for a replacement for the aging M2 Browning heavy machine gun, and as a complement to the heavier XM307 Advanced Crew Served Weapon grenade launcher.

The pod was designated XM12 (possibly standardized as M12) by the US Army and the same pod was designated SUU-16/A by the US Air Force. It was sometimes mounted on F-4 Phantom aircraft as a stopgap until internal-gun models entered service.

May 12, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the General Dynamics XM312 Prototype Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) including pictures.

The XM312 will be the new attempted 12.7mm (.50 BMG) heavy machine gun assembly, as both are equipped with common components, allowing for conversion of either system to the other with some crew modifications.

Nov 1, 2007 · The XM312 is one-third of the weight, has less recoil, and provides Soldiers with the punch of a .50 caliber machine gun in the footprint of a 7.62mm weapon system. The XM312 is a spinout of technologies developed in the 25mm XM307 ACSW program.

SUU-16/A (XM12 / M12) Cannon case developed primarily for the machine F-4C/D Phantom II to complement the rocket armament also on the shooting options. In the sleeve was rotating gun M61A1 Vulcan powered folding náporovou turbine.

The XM12 is a tactical style Churchill for those shooters who love their accessories. With top mount and dual side mount picatinny rails, there's ample room for reflex sights, red dots, torches, lasers, you name it.

The XM12 is a tactical style Churchill for those shooters who love their accessories. With top mount and dual side mount picatinny rails, there’s ample room for reflex sights, red dots, torches, lasers, you name it.

The XM12 is a tactical style Churchill for those shooters who love their accessories. With top mount and dual side mount picatinny rails, there’s ample room for reflex sights, red dots, torches, lasers, you name it.

May 23, 2023 · Designed to combat both aerial and ground-based threats in a single mission package, the MMPA will eventually replace both the 30×113mm XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) and XM1198 High...