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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
SIG MG 710-3
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1960–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1960
- DesignerSIG
- Weight (Empty)9.25 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBolivia, Brunei, Chile, Liberia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesfully automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire800
- Trigger Typecross-bolt
- Safety Typecross-bolt
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity790 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,200 m
- Sighting Range1,200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length559 mm
- Sight TypeOpen type sights with rear sliding tangent
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction4MOD.4
- Furniture Materialmetal or wood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1960
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1960Production started
66
years in service
5
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)9EARLY COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)21SWITZERLAND · ALL WEAPONS67PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
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