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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
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)
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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
- First Production Year1963
- Weight (Empty)7.7 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge7.62x51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic, Fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length450 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1963Production started
63
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
34GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)10COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)133GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS91PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 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.
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