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MG3 vs Minimi 7.62
Side-by-side technical comparison
MG3
Other WeaponsIn production
Minimi 7.62
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
MG3
Minimi 7.62
Production
1959–present
2011–present
Units produced
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
MG3
Minimi 7.62
Overall length
1,225mm (48.2 in)
1000 mm (stock extended) / 835 mm (collapsed)
Barrel length
565mm (22.2 in)
500 mm (19.8 inch)
Weight
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
8.2 kg
Magazine capacity
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
100 or 200 round belt
Action type
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Adjustable rear diopter, front post, Picatinny rail
Calibers
Minimi 7.62