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M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage MGMC

Self-propelled Anti-Aircraft

1943 M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage MGMC, hero image
General Information
ModelM16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage MGMC Half-Track
ClassMilitary Vehicle
TypeSelf-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
UseMilitary
Era1940-1945
Gallery FocusWWII European Theater
ManufacturerWhite Motor Corporation
Year1943
CountryUnited States
OwnershipCF Inc.
Gallery LocationBattle of the Bulge
StatusOperational, Online

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1943 M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage MGMC, left side1943 M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage MGMC, turret

The M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage, aka the M16 half-track, was an American self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon armed with four .50 cal machine guns in a Maxson turret.

Firing nearly 2,400 rounds per minute, the M16 became known as the “meat chopper.” It was well known for its effectiveness against low flying aircraft and infantry, making it extremely popular with soldiers.

During the Battle of the Bulge, M16 half-tracks were used as infantry support weapons.

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