A paratrooper of the British Army Parachute Regiment with a L1A1 (.50) Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) on a WMIK fitted Landrover

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The powerful L1A1 (.50) Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) is an updated version of the Browning M2 Fifty-cal - recognised as one of the finest heavy machine guns ever developed. The HMG provides integral close-range support from a ground-mount tripod or fitted to a Land Rover using the Weapon Mount Installation Kit (WMIK) and a variety of sighting systems. The performance of the HMG has recently been enhanced with a new 'soft mount', to limit recoil and improve accuracy, and a quick-change barrel. The HMG provides the commander with added capability at greater ranges (1500-2000m) when support from armoured vehicles is not available.

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Size: 4424px × 3097px
Location: Kenya
Photo credit: © Troy GB images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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