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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
EPK (Pyrkal) Machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- DesignerPyrkal staff
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Calibre7.92 mm
▣Operation2MOD.2
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Cyclic Rate of Fire720
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Sight TypeIron
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939Production started
87
years in service
04 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
61LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)17GREECE · ALL WEAPONS45PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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