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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
CIS 50MG
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge12.7×99mm NATO
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class.50 BMG
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇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
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1988
- Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width190 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947First deployment: Myanmar conflict
- 1991Production started
35
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)2COLD WAR · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)2SINGAPORE · ALL WEAPONS7PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
📖 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.
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