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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
Fokker-Leimberger
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR I
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
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
◎General2MOD.2
- DesignerA.H.G. Fokker & ? Leimberger
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge8x57mm IS
- Calibre7.92 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire7,200
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
◆Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1916Production started
110
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
129GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)10WORLD WAR I · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1144GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS131PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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