The M45 Quadmount was the principal weapon (along with the 37mm gun) of highly mobile anti-aircraft artillery battalions deployed in the European Theater during World War II. These …

Anti-aircraft guns are weapons designed to attack aircraft. Such weapons commonly have a high rate of fire and are able to fire shells designed to damage aircraft. They also are capable of …

May 21, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M45 Quadmount (Maxson) Anti-Aircraft / Anti-Personnel System including pictures.

Jun 15, 2023 · The M45 Quadmount was an American portable anti-aircraft weapon. As its name suggests, the Quadmount has four M2HD machine guns (also called Heavy Barrel version …

The M45 Quadmount (nicknamed the "meat chopper" and "Krautmower"[1] for its high rate of fire) was a weapon mounting consisting of four of the "HB", or "heavy barrel" .50 caliber M2 …

The M45 Quadmount (nicknamed the "Quad 50" and "meat chopper" for its high rate of fire) was a weapon mounting introduced in 1943 during World War II. It remained in US service as late as …

Oct 14, 2020 · The Maxson M45 Quadmount .50 caliber "Meat Chopper" was one of the most effective weapons against low flying aircraft during World War II.

Jun 7, 2024 · The M45 Quadmount was a towed anti-aircraft gun consisting of four .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns mounted in pairs on either side of an armored open-top gunner's …

Nov 4, 2017 · The M45 Quadmount was developed by the W.L. Maxson Corporation for the US Army. It mounted four .50 calibre M2 Browning Heavy Machine Guns on a lightweight, rotating …

Mar 1, 2025 · The M45 anti-aircraft machine gun tower is composed of four Browning M2 heavy machine guns. The United States says that the gun tower and machine gun are always 'M45 …