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Stoner 63
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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 1964
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Stoner63

Stoner 63
Stoner 63 Photo: Advanced Research Projects Agency · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
80
Reliability
60
Portability
90
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
50
Controllability
85
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
ManufacturerCadillac, Textron Marine & Land Systems
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraCold War
In service1964–1971
Operators1 countries
Quantity4,000
Data Quality85%
67
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
10/14
Cold War
31/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
80
Reliability
60
Portability
90
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
50
Controllability
85
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Stoner 63
Production
1964–1971
Quantity
4,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1963
  • Service Entry Year1963
  • DesignerEugene Stoner, L. James Sullivan, Robert Fremont
  • Weight (Empty)5.3 kg
  • Notable UsersUnited States Navy SEALs, United States Marine Corps
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Bullet Weight3.55 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity991 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Maximum Range2,653 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production4,000
  • Production Start1963
  • Production End1971
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1964Production started
  3. 1971Production ended
62
years in service
7
years in production
4,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
STONER 63 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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 firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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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