Who invented the M2 Machine Gun?
Q: Who invented the M2 Machine Gun?
A: John Moses Browning (1855–1926) of Ogden, Utah was the inventor.
Q: What is the nickname for the M2 Machine Gun?
A: It is nicknamed Ma Deuce by US troops or simply called "fifty-cal." due to its caliber.
Q: When was it introduced?
A: The M2 Machine Gun was introduced in 1918.
Q: What type of weapon is it?
A: It is a belt-fed, automatic weapon that came in both air-cooled and water-cooled versions. The gun was capable of single-shot or fully automatic fire.
Q: What branches of the military adopted it immediately upon introduction?
A: The U.S. Army, Army Air Forces, and Navy all adopted it immediately upon introduction in 1918.
Q: During which wars has this machine gun been used?
A: The Browning .50 caliber machine gun has been used as a vehicle weapon and for aircraft by the United States from the 1920s to present day during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, as well as during operations in Iraq in the 1990s and 2000s.
Q: Is this machine gun still being used today?
A: Yes, it is still in use today with only a few modern improvements and is currently considered to be longest serving machine gun in US military service
