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M60 vs MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)
Side-by-side technical comparison
Overview
Spec
M60
MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)
Production
1957–present
2010–present
Units produced
Over 225,000
Unknown (thousands)
Specifications
Spec
M60
MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)
Overall length
1,105mm (43.5 in)
1250 mm
Barrel length
560mm (22 in)
550 mm
Weight
10.5 kg (23.15 lb)
11.5 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
M13 disintegrating link belt, 100 rounds standard
Belt fed (50 or 200 round)
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, open bolt
Roller-delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full auto only
Automatic only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,200m
Iron / optical (Picatinny rail)
Calibers
MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)