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===M296===
The XM296/M296 is a further development of the AN/M2 machine gun for the [[Bell OH-58 Kiowa|OH-58 Kiowa Warrior]] helicopter. The M296 differs from previous remote firing variants in that it has an adjustable firing rate (500–850&nbsp;rpm), while lacking a bolt latch (allowing single-shot operation).<ref name="FAS-M296">{{cite web |url=https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/M296.htm |title=M296 .50 cal. (12.7 mm) Machine Gun |date=1999 |website=FAS.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308070405/http://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/M296.htm |archive-date=2016-03-08}}</ref> As an air-cooled gun used aboard a relatively slow rotary-wing aircraft, the M296 has a burst restriction rate of 50 rounds per minute sustained fire or 150 rounds per minute maximum while conducting peacetime training requirements; the combat firing rate is unrestricted but a ten-minute cooling period after prolonged firing is mandated to avoid stoppages due to overheating.<ref name="FAS-M296" />