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M60 vs M60E4 / Mk 43
Side-by-side technical comparison
M60
Other WeaponsIn production
M60E4 / Mk 43
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
M60
M60E4 / Mk 43
Production
1957–present
1994–present
Units produced
Over 225,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
M60
M60E4 / Mk 43
Overall length
1,105mm (43.5 in)
1077 mm
Barrel length
560mm (22 in)
559 mm
Weight
10.5 kg (23.15 lb)
8.6 kg
Magazine capacity
M13 disintegrating link belt, 100 rounds standard
100 rounds (linked belt)
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, open bolt
Gas-operated long-stroke piston
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full-auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,200m
Adjustable rear aperture and front post
Calibers
M60E4 / Mk 43