The XM806 Lightweight .50 Caliber Machine Gun (LW50MG) was a developmental .50 caliber belt-fed heavy machine gun. [2] Development began in 2009 and was cancelled in 2012.

Jun 29, 2019 · With a titanium receiver and other weight-saving features, the new variant shed approximately five pounds. A shorter “assault” barrel cut that figure even further. On the other …

May 12, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the General Dynamics XM806 (LW50MG) Prototype Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) including pictures.

The XM806 lightweight .50 caliber machine gun weighs approximately one-half as much as a similarly configured .50 caliber M2 machine gun, at 70 pounds with tripod. The weapon also …

Dubbed the XM806, the new version of the “Ma Duce” is being developed in response to the Army’s concerns about the weight and mobility of the current M2. With a greater emphasis on …

Apr 5, 2013 · The XM806 .50 caliber machine gun represents a new generation of crew-served weapons. The XM806 is light-weight and produces low recoil, offering unparalleled increases …

The XM806 can fire all of the .50 caliber service ammunition in the current inventory and is capable of defeating personnel and lightly armored targets out to 2,000 meters. It is designed …

The XM806 can fire all of the .50 caliber service ammunition in the current inventory and is capable of defeating personnel and lightly armored targets out to 2,000 meters.

The XM806 was originally developed as a heavy-duty, belt-driven "light" machine gun for the U.S. Army as a possible replacement for the legendary Browning M2 line of heavy machine guns.

Jan 24, 2018 · The XM806 was a development of the cancelled XM312, which was a prospective heavy machine gun that could be easily converted to fire 25×59 mm airburst grenades. The …