THOR M3DF Heavy Belt-fed Machinegun .50 BMG

Features Overview

•  M3 based design
• High rate of fire
• Lighter weight
• Increased accuracy
• Increased reliability
• Simplified maintenance
• Mechanical or electronic fire control
• Fluted barrel
• Improved flash suppressor
• Optional adjustable-rate buffer, sighting systems, open bolt lock
• Made in the USA

 

Features

•  M3 Based Design
  • Minimal logistics change required, uses more than 85% NSN components
• High Rate of Fire
  • 1,100 rounds per minute (1025 +- 75 rounds per minute)
• Light Weight
  • M3D 74.5 lbs
• Linear Bushing System
  • Precision axial barrel control allows increased accuracy and reliability due to receiver and internal components operating under less stress
• Simplified Maintenance
  • Barrel assembly can be removed through front or rear of receiver
• Mechanical or Electronic Fire Control
  • Can use either spade grip back plate, or solenoid fire control
• Improved Flash Suppressor
  • Completely eliminates visible flash
  • Thicker tangs to improve durability
• Fluted Barrel
  • Larger surface area for better barrel cooling
  • Improved rigidity over light weight aircraft barrel
• Feeds from either side
  • Standard feed chute and cartridge stop configurations for either LH or RH feed

Additional Options

• Open Bolt System/Bolt Lock
  • Can operate in either open or closed bolt, or manual bolt lock to reduce dangerous ‘cook off’ situations
• Adjustable Rate Buffer
  • Fully sealed, maintenance free, hydraulic design
  • Manual knob or electronic rate selection
  • Approx 200 round per minute difference
• Advance Combat Sight 50 System from Crane Tactical
  • Adapts several additional targeting devices
    • PEQ2A IR laser, PAQ4 IR laser, EOTech, or other Weaver rail mounted sights/lasers

 

Service Intervals

Replace the following parts as a minimum every 2,500 rounds:

• Ejector Spring
• Sear
• Sear Slide
• Sear Spring
• Inspection of Feed Pawl and Feed Pawl Springs

Replace the following parts as a minimum every 5,000 rounds:

• Extractor Body
• Sear
• Sear Spring
• Sear Slide
• Sear Slide Stop Pin
• Firing Pin
• Firing Pin Extension
• Feed Pawl Springs
• Inspection of Feed Pawl

Depot maintenance recommended every 50,000 rounds. Receiver life should reach 100k+ rounds like a regular M2/M3.

Support Equipment

• Tripod & Stand Assembly
• W&E Platt
• Ballistic Shield
• Spare Barrel
• Hard Case with wheels
• Firearms Training & Instructions

Field support cleaning kit (Standard 50 Caliber) composed of:

Hot Barrel Mitten

Headspace and Timing Gage (M2HB)

Headspace and Timing Gage (M2HB-QCB)

5 Piece Cleaning Rod w/ T-Handle

Ratcheting Chamber Brush

Bore Brush

Small Bottle LSA

Patch Jag

Replacement parts kits:

• 2,500 rds Replacement Parts Kit
• 5,000 rds Replacement Parts Kit
• 50,000 rds Depot Maintenance