FN MAG / M240 vs Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

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FN MAG / M240

Other WeaponsIn production

Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

Other WeaponsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

FN MAG / M240

Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

Manufacturer

Country

Production

1958–present

1907–1918

Units produced

Over 200,000

Approximately 40,000

Specifications

Spec

FN MAG / M240

Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

Overall length

1,263mm (49.7 in)

1067 mm

Barrel length

630mm (24.8 in) standard

528 mm

Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod

17.4 kg

Magazine capacity

M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds

Belt-fed (250 rounds)

Action type

Gas-operated, open bolt

Delayed blowback

Trigger type

Full auto only

Full-auto only

Sights

Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

Adjustable iron sights

Calibers

FN MAG / M240

7.62x51mm NATO

Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

8×57mm Mauser (8mm Mauser)

FN MAG / M240 Schwarzlose MG M.07/12

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