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FN M249 SAW vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN M249 SAW
Other WeaponsIn production
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
FN M249 SAW
MG3
Production
1984–present
1959–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
FN M249 SAW
MG3
Overall length
1,041mm (40.75 in)
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in)
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
FN M249 SAW