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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
Type 90 machine gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2001
- Service Entry Year2001
- Designer205th Armory
- Weight (Empty)38 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersTaiwan
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm NATO)
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire450
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
- Effective Range (area)1,400 m
- Maximum Range6,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length1,236 mm
- Sight TypeIron; Night Vision.
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2001
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2001Production started
25
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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