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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United Kingdom · 1940
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
40
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
60
Reliability
50
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
45
Barrel Endurance
40
Controllability
65
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerRoyal Small Arms Factory
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraWorld War II
In service1940
Operators2 countries
Data Quality86%
50
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
4/4
World War II
72/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
40
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
60
Reliability
50
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
45
Barrel Endurance
40
Controllability
65
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Besal
Prime contractor
Production
1940–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · WORLD WAR II
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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
  • Weight (Empty)8.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)10.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.303 British
  • Calibre7.7 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity744 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,000 m
  • Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1940Production started
86
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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