M60 vs MG3

1957–present

1959–present

Over 225,000

Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)

1,105mm (43.5 in)

1,225mm (48.2 in)

560mm (22 in)

565mm (22.2 in)

10.5 kg (23.15 lb)

11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod

M13 disintegrating link belt, 100 rounds standard

50-round drum or continuous belt feed

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, open bolt

Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback

Full auto only

Full auto only

Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,200m

Adjustable iron sights, optional optics