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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Russia · 1970
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Penetration
80
Reliability
90
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
85
Mount Versatility
75
Controllability
65
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraCold War
In service1970
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
78
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
7/18
Cold War
23/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Penetration
80
Reliability
90
Accuracy
70
Barrel Endurance
85
Mount Versatility
75
Controllability
65
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ 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)
—
78
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 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
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
  • Effective Range (area)2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
56
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Cold War
📖 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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