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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
NSVT
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1970–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1970
- Service Entry Year1970
- Weight (Empty)25 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge12.7x108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre ClassHeavy
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Effective Range (area)2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length1,100 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1970Production started
56
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
23GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)7COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)122RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS37PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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