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Dror light machine gun
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Drorlightmachinegun

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Israel · 1947
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Drorlightmachinegun

Dror light machine gun
Dror light machine gun Photo: Bukvoed · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
50
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
55
Barrel Endurance
45
Controllability
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Israel
ManufacturerHaganah
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1947–1952
Operators1 countries
Quantity800
Data Quality84%
56
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
7/7
Early Cold War
67/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
50
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
55
Barrel Endurance
45
Controllability
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Dror light machine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1947–1952
Quantity
800
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · EARLY COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1947
  • Service Entry Year1947
  • DesignerWinchester Repeating Arms Co.
  • Weight (Empty)10 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersHaganah; Israel Defense Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge.303 British (Pattern 1); 7.92×57mm Mauser (Pattern 2)
  • Calibre7.7 mm
  • Calibre ClassIntermediate/Full-size rifle
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity792 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production800
  • Production Start1947
  • Production End1952
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1947Production started
  2. 1948Entered service
  3. 1952Production ended
79
years in service
5
years in production
800
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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