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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
XM312
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Quantity
307
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · POST-COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
50
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
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2004
- DesignerGeneral Dynamics/Joint Services Small Arms Program
- Weight (Empty)16 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersU.S. Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length82 mm
- Calibre ClassHeavy Machine Gun
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire260
- Practical Rate of Fire40
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity880 m/s
- Muzzle Energy18,000
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
- Effective Range (area)2,000 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length914.4 mm
- Sight TypeOpen, optics may be mounted.
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityCapable of being converted quickly into an XM307
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width249.936 mm
- Height177.8 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
307
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
19HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)7POST-COLD WAR · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)850UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS37PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
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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