This video gives you a slow motion view of what the M2 50 Caliber Machine Gun (and I’m guessing some exploding targets) can do to a car.
M2 Machine Gun Specs:
- Cartridge: .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)
- Action: Short recoil-operated
- Rate of Fire:
- 485–635 rounds/min (M2HB)
- 750–850 rounds/min (AN/M2)
- 1,200 rounds/min (AN/M3)
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,910 ft/s (890 m/s) for M33 ball
- Effective Firing Range: 1,800 m (2,000 yd)
- Maximum Firing Range: 6,800 m (7,400 yd)
- Feed System: Belt-fed (M2 or M9 links)
- Weight:
- 38 kg (83.78 lb)
- 58 kg (127.87 lb) with tripod and T&E
- Length: 1,654 mm (65.1 in)
- Barrel Length: 1,143 mm (45.0 in)