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MK19
40mm Grenade Machine Gun
Question | Answer |
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What size projectile is fired from the MK19? | 40 mm |
What is a special feature of the barrel of the MK19? | It is designed to not overheat even after prolonged firing |
What is a MK64, MOD7? | The gun cradle for the MK19 |
Describe the MK19. | An air-cooled, blow back operated, belt-fed machine gun that is fed by a disintegrating metallic-link belt and fires 40mm grenade cartridges |
What is the length of the MK19? | 43.1 Inches |
What is the maximum range of the MK19? | 2,212 Meters |
What is the maximum effective range of the MK19? | Point - 1,500 Meters Area - 2,212 Meters |
What are the rates of fire for the MK19? | Sustained - 40 rds/min; Rapid - 60 rds/min; Cyclic - 325-375 rds/min |
What is the muzzle velocity of the MK19? | 798 Feet Per Second |
What are the two most common malfunctions of the MK19? | Runaway gun; Sluggish action |
When taking immediate action for a "runaway gun" with the MK19, should you ever break the ammo belt? | No |
One click in rear site windage equals how many change? | 1 mil |
What mounts are available for the MK19? | M3 Tripod; M4 Pedestal; M66 Ring; HMMWV Weapons Platform; M113 APC Commander's Cupola |
Describe the sight system for the MK19. | |
What is the weight of the MK19 weapon system? | System weight (Gun, Cradle and Tripod with feed throat) = 143 lbs; MK19 with feed throat = 78 lbs; MK64 = 21 lbs; M3 (tripod) = 44 lbs |
What are the approved methods of destruction for the MK19? | Mechanical Means; Burning; Gunfire; Demolition; Disposal |
What FM covers the MK19? | FM 3-22.27 |
What is the average recoil force of the MK19? | 500 LBS |
What is the type of ammunition fired from the MK19? | M430 (HEDP); M383 (HE); M918 (TP); M922 (DUMMY) |
What are the 6 steps in the MK19 cycle of operation? | Charging; Extracting (delinking); Cocking; Firing; Blowback; Automatic Feeding |
What are the proper procedures to clear a MK19? | |
What are the proper procedures for performing immediate action on the MK19? |