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Steyr MG 74
IN PRODUCTION
Quick Overview
Overview
The Steyr MG 74 is an Austrian general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is an improved Austrian variant of the German MG 42 design, featuring a heavier bolt for a reduced rate of fire, improved accuracy, and a polymer buttstock.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel Length
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
12.2 kg (26.9 lb) with bipod
Mechanical
Action Type
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger Type
Full auto only
Sights Type
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics mount
Magazine Capacity
50-round drum or continuous belt
Additional Information
action
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
weight
12.2 kg (26.9 lb) with bipod
distinctive
Slower, more controllable rate of fire vs MG 42
feed_system
Non-disintegrating DM1 or M13 disintegrating belt
rate_of_fire
850-900 rpm
barrel_change
Quick-change barrel system
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