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Stoner LMG
Photo: Spc. Luke Sullivan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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StonerLMG

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 1986
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StonerLMG

Stoner LMG
Stoner LMG Photo: Spc. Luke Sullivan · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
70
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerKnight's Armament Company
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraCold War
In service1986–1993
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
71
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
8/14
Cold War
21/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
70
Portability
85
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
60
Controllability
80
Versatility
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Stoner LMG
Production
1986–1993
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
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 Year1986
  • DesignerEugene Stoner
  • Weight (Empty)5.1 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUSASOC
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
◆Construction5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1986
  • Variants4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1986Production started
  2. 1993Production ended
40
years in service
7
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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