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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Germany · 1963
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HK13
HK13 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
70
Reliability
85
Accuracy
75
Barrel Endurance
80
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraCold War
In service1963
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
74
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
10/18
Cold War
34/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
70
Reliability
85
Accuracy
75
Barrel Endurance
80
Mount Versatility
60
Controllability
70
Portability
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
HK13
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
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
  • First Production Year1963
  • Weight (Empty)7.7 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge7.62x51mm NATO
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1963Production started
63
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
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.
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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