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Garanin machine gun
Photo: Anatoliy Garanin / Анатолий Гаранин · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Russia
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Garanin machine gun
Garanin machine gun Photo: Anatoliy Garanin / Анатолий Гаранин · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Penetration
50
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
63
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
72/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Penetration
50
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Garanin machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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63
general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category
ⓘ 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
  • DesignerGeorgy Semenovich Garanin
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation2MOD.2
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants2
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
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