Which weighs 44 units?

• A. Cradle
• B. 240B Barrel
• C. M3 Tripod
• D. M2 Receiver

Answer: (C)

The weight of mounting and support components is driven by their role in stabilizing and supporting the weapon. The M3 Tripod is a full mounting assembly designed to bear the entire load of the gun and absorb recoil, so it is the heaviest single piece among the options. That makes it the one that weighs about 44 units. The cradle is a lighter, intermediary support piece that holds parts together but doesn’t carry the full gun’s system weight. The 240B barrel is a substantial component, but the weight of the barrel alone is less than the weight of the full tripod assembly. The M2 receiver is a central, compact part of the gun and weighs far less than the tripod. So the M3 Tripod stands out as the heaviest component in this set.