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Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · United States · 2009
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XM806

XM806
XM806 Photo: Photo Courtesy of PEO Soldier · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
85
Effective Range
80
Firepower
85
Anti-Materiel Capability
90
Reliability
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
60
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin United States
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
In service2009–2012
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
13/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
85
Effective Range
80
Firepower
85
Anti-Materiel Capability
90
Reliability
70
Barrel Endurance
75
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
60
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
XM806
Production
2009–2012
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • DesignerGeneral Dynamics
  • Weight (Empty)18.14 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity889 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy18,000
  • Effective Range (point)1,800 m
  • Effective Range (area)2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 2009Production started
  2. 2012Production ended
17
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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