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CIS 50MG
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CIS50MG

Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Singapore · 1991
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CIS50MG

CIS 50MG
CIS 50MG Photo: Dave1185 (talk) at en.wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
80
Anti-Materiel Capability
85
Reliability
90
Barrel Endurance
85
Accuracy
75
Role Versatility
80
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Singapore
ManufacturerST Kinetics
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
EraCold War
In service1991
Operators5 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
2/7
Cold War
8/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
80
Anti-Materiel Capability
85
Reliability
90
Barrel Endurance
85
Accuracy
75
Role Versatility
80
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
CIS 50MG
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
heavy machine guns (hmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1988
  • Service Entry Year1991
  • DesignerChartered Industries of Singapore
  • Weight (Empty)30 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSingapore Armed Forces, Police Coast Guard, Bangladesh Navy, Indonesian military, Myanmar military, Nigerian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity890 m/s
  • Penetration25 mm
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length1,143 mm
  • Rifling Twistprogressive RH parabolic
  • Rifling Grooves8
  • Sight TypeFolding leaf sight
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
  • Modularitymodular weapon suited for modern tactical doctrines
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1988
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width190 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1947First deployment: Myanmar conflict
  2. 1991Production started
35
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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