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DenelDMG-5

General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · South Africa · 2016
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DenelDMG-5

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
70
Reliability
85
Accuracy
75
Barrel Endurance
80
Mount Versatility
70
Controllability
80
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Africa
ManufacturerDenel Land Systems
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraModern Era
In service2016
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
75
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
3/7
Modern Era
29/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
70
Reliability
85
Accuracy
75
Barrel Endurance
80
Mount Versatility
70
Controllability
80
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Denel DMG-5
Prime contractor
Production
2016–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ 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
  • First Production Year2016
  • DesignerDenel Land Systems
  • Weight (Empty)8.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Maximum Range3,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2016
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2016Production started
10
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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