Data Quality86%
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
WKM-B
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1971
- Service Entry Year1971
- Weight (Empty)25 kg
- Weight (Loaded)36 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- Bullet Weight48 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesfull-auto
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity845 m/s
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
- Effective Range (area)1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight Typeiron sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1971
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
27
years in service
36
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
WKM-B · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries36country
06 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)5POST-COLD WAR · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)7POLAND · ALL WEAPONS14PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
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 →
📚 Sources