Data Quality84%
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
FN EVOLYS
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2021
- DesignerFN Herstal
- Weight (Empty)5.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersFrench Special Forces, French Army, Belgian Armed Forces, British Army, United States Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO ; 7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length355 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Furniture Materialpolymers
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityhigh
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start2021
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Width133 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
- 2022Sale: France
5
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
FN EVOLYSSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| — | 20 | — | — | |
| — | — | — | — | |
| — | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
51GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)5MODERN ERA · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)39BELGIUM · ALL WEAPONS37PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
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