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6P62

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Russia · 2007
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6P62

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
85
Accuracy
70
Reliability
80
Portability
50
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2007
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
68
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
6/9
Post-Cold War
29/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
85
Accuracy
70
Reliability
80
Portability
50
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
6P62
Country
Production
2007–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year2010
  • Weight (Empty)15 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity632 m/s
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2007Production started
19
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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