.50 cals (XM-218) for 1/48 CH-46E

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Just a note when putting the guns on the Battle Phrog; the .50 cal is the XM-218 and it’s a little different from the normal M2. For the kit, adding a small flash suppressor will bring you up to part. [:)]

This is also the same weapon used on Marine Hueys and CH-53D/Es, as well as some Navy H-60s (they also use the M-60 and M240 series).

Try this link as a reference.

www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/20026172212

It’s not the best, but it should help.

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Also for reference, this is what some CH-53Es are using as a ramp weapon…the M3M .50 cal. May replace the XM-218, but currently only used (Marine Corps wise) on CH-53E rear ramps.

www.fnhusa.com/contents/mg_m3m.htm