Data Quality88%
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
Darne machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR I
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- DesignerDarne
- Weight (Empty)7.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazil, France, Nazi Germany, Kingdom of Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge{{ubl
- Calibre7.5 mm
- Case Length54 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,200
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Effective Range (point)200 m
- Maximum Range500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialwood, metal
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymodular interwar MG
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1916
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1915Production started
- 1924Sale: Italy (1,000 units)
- 1931Entered service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
111
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
Darne machine gunSALES3records
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
98GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)3WORLD WAR I · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)261FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS91PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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