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S&T Motiv K16
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General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · South Korea · 2021
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S&T Motiv K16
S&T Motiv K16 Photo: Mztourist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Penetration
80
Reliability
90
Accuracy
82
Barrel Endurance
88
Mount Versatility
78
Controllability
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
Origin South Korea
ManufacturerSNT Motiv
CategoryGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)
EraModern Era
In service2021
Operators4 countries
Data Quality84%
83
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) MASS Rating
1/7
Modern Era
7/131
All-Time
General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Penetration
80
Reliability
90
Accuracy
82
Barrel Endurance
88
Mount Versatility
78
Controllability
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
88
ⓘ 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
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
83
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
◎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
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇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
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2021
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Sale: Philippines
  2. 2021Production started
5
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
S&T Motiv K16SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2018Philippines———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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