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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
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💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1989
- Service Entry Year1989
- DesignerNorinco
- Weight (Empty)17.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)26 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersChina, Cambodia, Mongolia, United Wa State Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge12.7×108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- Bullet Weight49 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire450
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length1,003 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants1
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)40PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)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.
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.
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