Which weapon has the greater maximum range?

Which weapon has the greater maximum range?

• A. MK19
• B. Both
• C. M2
• D. None

Answer: (C)

Maximum range is the farthest distance a projectile can travel from the muzzle under ideal ballistic conditions. The M2 fires a heavy .50 caliber bullet at high velocity, giving it a maximum range of roughly 7,000 to 7,400 meters. The MK19 fires 40mm grenades; while those rounds can reach around 2,000 meters, the grenade design and arming distances limit their farthest travel. Because the M2’s projectile travels much farther, it has the greater maximum range.

Maximum range is the farthest distance a projectile can travel from the muzzle under ideal ballistic conditions. The M2 fires a heavy .50 caliber bullet at high velocity, giving it a maximum range of roughly 7,000 to 7,400 meters. The MK19 fires 40mm grenades; while those rounds can reach around 2,000 meters, the grenade design and arming distances limit their farthest travel. Because the M2’s projectile travels much farther, it has the greater maximum range.