Data Quality85%
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
Type 2
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · WORLD WAR II
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
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
- DesignerRheinmetall-Borsig AG
- Weight (Empty)17.4 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
- Cartridge13×64mmB
- Calibre13 mm
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire900
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity750 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeIron
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
- 1945Production ended
84
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
85GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)12WORLD WAR II · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)136JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS114PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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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