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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Besal
Category
Country
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)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity744 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length609 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1940Production started
86
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
72LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)4WORLD WAR II · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)414UNITED KINGDOM · ALL WEAPONS62PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 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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