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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · United States · 1957
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M60machinegun

M60 machine gun
M60 machine gun Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
65
Reliability
60
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
65
Mount Versatility
80
Controllability
75
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1957
Operators53 countries
Data Quality88%
69
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
16/21
Early Cold War
54/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Penetration
65
Reliability
60
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
65
Mount Versatility
80
Controllability
75
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
M60 machine gun
Prime contractor
Production
1957–
Unit Price (current)
$6.0K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · EARLY COLD WAR
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$6.0K
Inflation: +%0
69
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
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1957
  • Service Entry Year1957
  • Weight (Empty)10.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,100 m
  • Maximum Range4,073 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1957
  • Unit Cost6,000 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1957Production started
69
years in service
53
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 75units
75active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
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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