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HK LMG36
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HKLMG36

General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Germany
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HKLMG36

HK LMG36
HK LMG36 Photo: Boevaya mashina · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Penetration
55
Reliability
85
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Mount Versatility
80
Controllability
85
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
73
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
41/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Penetration
55
Reliability
85
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Mount Versatility
80
Controllability
85
Portability
80
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
HK LMG36
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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73
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
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)5.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre ClassIntermediate
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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