Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
ALFA M44
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR II
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1944
- Weight (Empty)13 kg
- Notable UsersSpain, Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO; 7.92×57mm Mauser
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire780
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length750 mm
- Sight Typerear aperture, front notch
- Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1944
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1944Production started
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1962Production ended
82
years in service
18
years in production
04 / Conflicts
ALFA M44 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
82GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)11WORLD WAR II · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)59SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS91PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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