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M240B vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
M240B
Other WeaponsIn production
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
M240B
MG3
Production
1995–present
1959–present
Units produced
Over 80,000
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
M240B
MG3
Overall length
1245 mm
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
629 mm (24.8 inch)
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
12.3 kg
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
Belt fed (100 or 200 round belts)
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Gas-operated, locking shoulder
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture, front blade
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
M240B