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Water-Cooled .50s: The US Navy Mk22 Pedestal Mount

Water-Cooled .50s: The US Navy Mk22 Pedestal Mount

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Published on October 27, 2022
Duration: 10:53

This video delves into the US Navy's Mk22 Pedestal mount, a significant antiaircraft weapon system adopted in 1942. It highlights the mount's capacity to house a pair of water-cooled Browning M2 machine guns, featuring both left and right-hand feeds. The description details the protective steel shield, its 360-degree rotation and elevation capabilities, and mentions its adoption by the Army as the M46. The production by Heintz Manufacturing Company between 1942 and 1945 is also noted, providing historical context for this robust naval firearm platform.

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