The AN/M3 is a fast-firing variant of the Browning M2, capable of firing at 1200 RPM, developed for use by aircraft and helicopters. It is otherwise mechanically identical.
This weapon is fully automatic, either inherently so or by the presence of a selective-fire mechanism.
EFFECT:
This weapon can fire more than one shot each time it is used. Each subsequent shot has a progressive penalty.
Automatic weapons are considered STABLE when they're mounted on a vehicle, tripod or turret. This is different from the Stabilised SA.
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This weapon is not fed from fixed capacity magazines, but from belts which can be made as long or short as needed.
Most machinegun belts contain 50, 100, 200 or 250 rounds. Some vehicle belts, however, can be way longer.
Unless specified otherwise, assume all small arms belts to be of 100 rounds.
American infantry in World War II, thanks to their nation's unrivalled logistical capacity, could bring to bear unmatched firepower against Comintern troops which were largely equipped with old bolt-action rifles and had sparse organic fire support.
EFFECT:
This weapon enjoys an Easy DM to its Suppressive Fire (2 AP) rolls.
The Browning M2, or "Ma Deuce" as known by the troops, is the most proliferous heavy machinegun of the Cold War, with a service time of nearly half a century across the entire globe. Although originally designed as an anti-air and anti-tank weapon, it was soon found to be most effective at turning infantry to mush.
EFFECT:
If this weapon kills a creature, automatically induce Dread in any allied unit within Point-Blank Range.