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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
S&T Motiv K16
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year2009
- Service Entry Year2021
- DesignerS&T Motiv
- Weight (Empty)10.4 kg
- Weight (Loaded)12 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSouth Korea, Philippines, Poland
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm NATO
- Bullet Weight9.3 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typemanual
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
- Muzzle Energy3,500
- Effective Range (point)1,100 m
- Effective Range (area)1,800 m
- Maximum Range3,725 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length559 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12 inches
- Sight Typeadjustable iron sights, optic rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityquick-change barrel, variants for infantry and coaxial roles
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2021
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2018Sale: Philippines
- 2021Production started
5
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
S&T Motiv K16SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
7GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)1MODERN ERA · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)6SOUTH KOREA · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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