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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
M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–
Quantity
14,100
Unit Price (current)
$1.7K↗ 28% inflation · 2018→2025
Original Price
$1.3K (2018)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.7K
Original: $1.3K (2018)
Inflation: +%28
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2010
- Service Entry Year2010
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)7.9 kg
- Weight (Loaded)9.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersUnited States Marine Corps
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
- Practical Rate of Fire36
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity884 m/s
- Effective Range (point)550 m
- Effective Range (area)700 m
- Maximum Range3,600 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length420 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeTypically Trijicon ACOG, flip-up rear rotary diopter sight and front post
- Sight Radius550 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2010
- Variants2
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width79 mm
- Height239 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
- 2011Production started
15
years in service
14,100
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
M27 INFANTRY AUTOMATIC RIFLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
21LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)5MODERN ERA · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)170GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS3PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)830PRICE · ALL WEAPONS38PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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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