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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
Rheinmetall RMG.50
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2008–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2009
- Service Entry Year2014
- DesignerRheinmetall
- Weight (Empty)25 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersGerman Bundeswehr
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7x99 mm NATO
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class.50BMG
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeElectric-Driven Rotary
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length1,200 mm
◆Construction2MOD.2
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
18
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
4HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)1POST-COLD WAR · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)37GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS35PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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 where an electric motor cycles the slide or cylinder via a rotary mechanism, replacing manual operation.
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