Rheinmetall MG 60
| Rheinmetall MG60 |
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| Type |
General purpose machine gun |
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| Place of origin |
West Germany |
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| Production history |
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| Designer |
Rheinmetall |
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| Designed |
1960 |
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| Specifications |
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| Length |
1115 mm |
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| Barrel length |
500 mm |
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| Cartridge |
7.62×51mm NATO |
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| Caliber |
7.62 mm |
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| Action |
Recoil |
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| Rate of fire |
1800 rpm |
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| Effective firing range |
800 m |
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| Maximum firing range |
1000 m |
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| Feed system |
belt |
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The Rheinmetall MG60 is a general purpose machine gun of West German origin. The weapon is a post-WW2 derivative of the MG45. The weapon is lighter in weight and has a high rate of fire and has an unusual trigger guard.
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