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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
Colt IAR 6940
Country
Production
2010–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2008
- Service Entry Year2010
- DesignerPhil Hinckley
- Weight (Empty)4.32 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.95 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersMexico, Singapore, United States
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity100
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity884 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length406 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights or Picatinny rail for various optical sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialaluminum
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityPicatinny rail, various optics, STANAG magazines
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Colt IAR 6940SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Singapore | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
59GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)6MODERN ERA · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1015UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS16PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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