The M16 multiple gun motor carriage, also known as the M16 half-track, was an American self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon built during World War II.

Dec 21, 2024 · The M16 MGMC and M17 MGMC (multiple gun motor carriage) were American anti-aircraft half-tracks developed during World War II to counter the perceived increasing threat of enemy aircraft. Both vehicles were based on existing half-track chassis, with the M16 MGMC built on the M3 Half-Track’s chassis and the M17 MGMC on the M5 Half-Track.

Apr 12, 2022 · To provide AA defense for America’s fast-moving mechanized forces, the Browning .50 caliber guns were mounted aboard halftrack chassis, resulting in the M15 Combination Gun Motor Carriage and the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage.

Jun 12, 2020 · The M16 MGMC was an U.S. self-propelled AA weapon built during World War II. It was equipped with four M2 Browning machine guns in an M45 Quadmount.

The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine.

Jun 2, 2016 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC) Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) Half-Track including pictures. The global defense reference actively compiled since 2003

The M16 MGMC is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun of US origin. It was developed during the first half of World War 2 and used during the second half. The M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage proved a successful design and was used in sizable numbers.

The M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC) is the second variant of the M3 half-track-based self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. It was armed with four M2HB Browning heavy machine guns mounted on an M45 Quadmount.

The M16 was the most common anti-aircraft gun used by US ground forces in WWII. This system was used by the 1st ID's 103d AAA Auto-Wpns Bn. It was employed through the Korean War period.

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