Lightweight Tripod

Lightweight Tripod in service with the UK MOD

Lightweigh M2 tripod
  • Made from high strength tubular aluminium the reduction in carrying weight is in excess of 50% reduced from 21kg to 9.95kg.
  • The Lightweight, low silhouette ground mount for the .50" M2HB Machine Gun has been designed in conjunction with the end user.
  • Used with a traversing and elevating mechanism, the mount allows the gun to be used on fixed lines.
  • When fitted with the Manroy .50" Softmount and T&E mechanism, the tripod permits the effective use of night vision or thermal imaging equipment for optimum performance at night or in conditions of poor visibility

Item

Weight

Tripod

7.5 kg

T&E

1.6 kg

Pintle

0.85 kg

Lightweight Tripod Mount data sheet

LTM_0001

 

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