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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
Rheinmetall RMG 7.62
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2013–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
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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
◎General1MOD.1
- Notable UsersBoxer CRV, Lynx KF41, Panther KF51 remote weapon station
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2013Production started
13
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
11GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)52GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS37PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)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 type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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