Tuesday, April 17, 2012 This is a 1:76 scale Matchbox model of the M16 MGMC half-track for anti-aircraft use. The model is from 1983. Unforunately, the rubber in the tracks has dried and cracked, necessitating careful handling. The photo was taken January 17, 2005. The bad weather outdoors explains why the photos were taken indoors. A 1:24 scale Revell model of this vehicle was my first model of an armoured vehicle. The turret swivelled, guns elevated, wheels turned and both side and back doors could open. My, did I have a LOT of fun with that model! Unforunately, it was lost in a move. Enjoy! M16 MGMC (Multiple Gun Motor Carriage), based on the M3 half-track – Length – 6.18 meters Width – 2.22 m. Height – 2.26 m. Wheel base – 3.44 m. Weight – 9.3 tons One 0.5 inch M2HB machine gun Engine – White 160AX, 386 cubic inch Horsepower – 147hp Fuel – 230 liters Range – 282 km. Speed – 72 km./hour M45 Quadmount (“meat chopper”) – Made by Maxon Manufacturing, New York Powered tracking mount with armoured housing for gunner. 4 M2HB Browning machine guns Ammunition – 200 rounds per ammunition canister M16 MGMC had storage space for 5,000 rounds Traverse – 360 degrees Elevation - -10 to + 90 degrees Crew – gunner, 2 loaders Browning M2HB 0.50 caliber machine gun – Length – 65.2 inches Barrel – 45 inches long Weight – 84 pounds Cartridge – 0.50 BMG Rate of fire – 450 to 635 rounds/minute Muzzle velocity – 2,910 feet/second Effective range – 2,000 yards Maximun range – 2,200 yards Belt feed Manufacture – from 1933 to the present. HB – Heavy Barrel Ammunition – Standard ball, Armour Piercing (AP), Armour Piercing Incendiary (API), Armour Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) AP penetration – 22.2 mm. hardened steel armour at 91 meters, 19 mm. at 500 meters. Use – primarily in close range anti-aircraft role in WWII. Towards the end of the war, when Luftwaffe attacks petterd out, they were used in anti-light armour and anti-infantry roles (hence the nick-name "meat chopper").