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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
XM806
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
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
◎General3MOD.3
- DesignerGeneral Dynamics
- Weight (Empty)18.14 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length99 mm
- Calibre ClassHeavy
- Bullet Weight42 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Fire ModesAutomatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire265
- Practical Rate of Fire40
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity889 m/s
- Muzzle Energy18,000
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
- Effective Range (area)2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeModified M145 Machine Gun Optic, BUIS
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 2009Production started
- 2012Production ended
17
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG)
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)439UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS40PERFORMANCE/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.
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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