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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
LSAT light machine gun
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2010–
Quantity
2,008
Unit Price (current)
$5.4K↗ 50% inflation · 2008→2025
Original Price
$3.6K (2008)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$5.4K
Original: $3.6K (2008)
Inflation: +%50
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2010
- DesignerAAI Corporation
- Weight (Empty)4.44 kg
- Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- CartridgeCased telescoped ammunition; LSAT caseless ammunition
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionYes
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2010
- Unit Cost3,600 USD
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2010Production started
16
years in service
2,008
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
40LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)6MODERN ERA · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)1073UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS2PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)782PRICE · ALL WEAPONS72PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Ammunition in which the propellant is encased in a combustible or consumable material, eliminating the traditional metal cartridge case.
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.
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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