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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
T74 machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1974
- Service Entry Year1974
- Weight (Empty)11.5 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire1,200
◇Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Iron SightsYes
◆Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
46GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)13COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)13TAIWAN · ALL WEAPONS59PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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