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M60E4 / Mk 43 vs MG3
Side-by-side technical comparison
M60E4 / Mk 43
Other WeaponsIn production
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
M60E4 / Mk 43
MG3
Production
1994–present
1959–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
M60E4 / Mk 43
MG3
Overall length
1077 mm
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
559 mm
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
8.6 kg
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
100 rounds (linked belt)
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Gas-operated long-stroke piston
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full-auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture and front post
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
M60E4 / Mk 43