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Madsen-Saetter machine gun
Photo: KODAM VI/MULAWARMAN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Madsen-Saettermachinegun

General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Denmark · 1952
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Madsen-Saettermachinegun

Madsen-Saetter machine gun
Madsen-Saetter machine gun Photo: KODAM VI/MULAWARMAN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
60
Penetration
55
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
60
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Denmark
ManufacturerDISA A/S
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1952–1960
Operators10 countries
Data Quality88%
63
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
19/21
Early Cold War
72/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
60
Penetration
55
Reliability
75
Accuracy
65
Barrel Endurance
70
Mount Versatility
50
Controllability
60
Portability
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
Madsen-Saetter machine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1952–1960
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · EARLY COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1952
  • Service Entry Year1960
  • DesignerEric Larsen-Saetter
  • Weight (Empty)11 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIndonesia, El Salvador
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO; .30-06 Springfield; .50 BMG
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre Class7.62mm NATO
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modesautomatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire700
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity838 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1952
  • Production End1960
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1952Production started
  2. 1960Production ended
74
years in service
8
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ 9 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Madsen-Saetter machine gunSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—El Salvador———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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