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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
Denel DMG-5
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2016–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
- First Production Year2016
- DesignerDenel Land Systems
- Weight (Empty)8.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm NATO
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Maximum Range3,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length550 mm
- Sight TypePicatinny rail with iron sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityPicatinny rails for accessories
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2016
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
10
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)3MODERN ERA · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)8SOUTH AFRICA · ALL WEAPONS59PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 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.
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