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FN MAG / M240 vs MG 34
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN MAG / M240
Other WeaponsIn production
MG 34
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
FN MAG / M240
MG 34
Production
1958–present
1934–1945
Units produced
Over 200,000
~577,000
Specifications
Spec
FN MAG / M240
MG 34
Overall length
1,263mm (49.7 in)
1219 mm
Barrel length
630mm (24.8 in) standard
627 mm
Weight
12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod
12.1 kg with bipod
Magazine capacity
M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds
50 or 250 rounds
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Recoil-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Selective fire
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Iron sights adjustable rear
Calibers
FN MAG / M240
MG 34
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