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M60E4 / Mk 43 vs MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)

Side-by-side technical comparison

Overview
Spec
M60E4 / Mk 43
MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)
Production
1994–present
2010–present
Units produced
Unknown
Unknown (thousands)
Specifications
Spec
M60E4 / Mk 43
MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)
Overall length
1077 mm
1250 mm
Barrel length
559 mm
550 mm
Weight
8.6 kg
11.5 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
100 rounds (linked belt)
Belt fed (50 or 200 round)
Action type
Gas-operated long-stroke piston
Roller-delayed blowback
Trigger type
Full-auto only
Automatic only
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture and front post
Iron / optical (Picatinny rail)
Calibers

M60E4 / Mk 43

MG5 (Heckler & Koch MG5)