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XM312

Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · United States · 2000
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XM312

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
70
Anti-Materiel Capability
80
Reliability
65
Barrel Endurance
60
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
60
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators1 countries
Quantity307
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
7/7
Post-Cold War
19/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
70
Anti-Materiel Capability
80
Reliability
65
Barrel Endurance
60
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
60
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
XM312
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)
—
69
heavy machine guns (hmg) category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇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
▤Construction3MOD.3
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width249.936 mm
  • Height177.8 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2000Production started
26
years in service
307
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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