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LSAT light machine gun
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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 2010
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LSAT light machine gun
LSAT light machine gun Photo: US Army · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
50
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
55
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
Manufacturerto be announced
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraModern Era
In service2010
Operators1 countries
Quantity2,008
Data Quality82%
65
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
6/6
Modern Era
40/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
50
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
55
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ 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
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
65
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start2010
  • Unit Cost3,600 USD
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2010Production started
16
years in service
2,008
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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