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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · United States · 2019
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XM250

XM250
XM250 Photo: Todd Mozes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Accuracy
80
Reliability
70
Portability
60
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
85
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
72
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
3/6
Modern Era
14/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
85
Effective Range
75
Accuracy
80
Reliability
70
Portability
60
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
85
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
XM250
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
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 Year2019
  • Service Entry Year2024
  • Weight (Empty)6.77 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)13 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge6.8×51mm Common Cartridge (.277 Fury)
  • Calibre6.8 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction3MOD.3
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2022
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
  2. 2022Entered service
7
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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