2007-09-24 22:26:51 · 5 answers · asked by black moon 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They run out of 50s so they made only 240s
2007-09-25 05:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer?
TO&E (Tables of Organization & Equipment) spell out every single item a Unit possess's from issue wrist watches to weapons.
Besides that having a Weapons density mix assures the ability to deal with different threats.
An M2HB is a Very powerful weapon, almost overkill for many scenarios, and the smaller crewserved can be more useful in dealing with cars, dismounts.
2007-09-25 06:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a need for two different weapoins due to the geneva convention and rules of war. Due to the massive amount of damage a .50cal BMG (Browning Machine Gun) does to a human body has made it illegal for them to be used on people, it is strictll considered an "anti-Material" weapon. The 240 is a 7.62 nato medium machine gun for anti personnel or anti material use.
Trust me any top gunner would take a 50 over a 240 everytime if it was allowed.
2007-09-25 06:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by cutiessailor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Different capabilities, mission, cyclic rates, available ammunition & weapons....any number of factors come into play when you outfit your weapon platforms for their mission.
2007-09-25 05:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they ran out of 50 cals, they are on back order
2007-09-25 05:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋