My random asking for advice thread

[Bushbaby]

Thank you Major!

[Bushbaby]

Next question:

Why would you equip an APC (a M3 halftrack for instance) with both a .50 cal MG and a .30 cal? Why not use two heavy machine guns?

[CptJake]

Next question:

Why would you equip an APC (a M3 halftrack for instance) with both a .50 cal MG and a .30 cal? Why not use two heavy machine guns?

You can carry a more .30 ammo in the same space/weight allocation than you can carry .50 ammo.   The .30 can keep up a higher rate of fire longer.   The .50 is more expensive (both gun and ammo).   For some targets the .30 is better.

[Bushbaby]

Great! Thank you!