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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
Heckler & Koch MG5
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–
Unit Price (current)
$17.1K
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$17.1K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2010
- Service Entry Year2009
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)11.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGermany, Albania, Chile
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Drum / Belt Capacity120
- Cyclic Rate of Fire640
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity840 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,000 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range3,750 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length550 mm
- Sight Typediopter or optical
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitymodular
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2010
- Unit Cost16,000 USD
- Variants4
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width120 mm
- Height239 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
- 2014Sale: Germany (7,114 units) · $137 M
- 2016Entered service
17
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Heckler & Koch MG5SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7,114 | $137.0 M | $186.3 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
9GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1POST-COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)46GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS1PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)717PRICE · ALL WEAPONS103PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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 firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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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