In service

M2HB-QCB .50-Cal HMG

Type .50-calibre heavy machine gun

Element Canadian Army

Origin FN Herstal (Belgium)

Service / delivery milestone Long service, QCB upgrade 2000s

Quantity Vehicle and ground mounts

On this itemA heavy machine gun used on vehicle mounts or a ground tripod, with a quick-change barrel.

Source checked 2026-09-15: Primary source. Role and the corrected details below checked. Historical introduction dates, manufacturer and fleet totals are not a current readiness count.

Key specifications

12.7×99 mm NATO, belt fed
Armour-piercing and tracer natures
Quick-change barrel

Who works with it

Armour Soldier Non-commissioned Infanteer Non-commissioned Weapons Technician Non-commissioned

Element: Canadian Army

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