Heckler and Koch MG5 German 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
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Name
Heckler and Koch MG5 German 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Heckler & Koch MG5 (in the development phase also known as the HK121) is a belt-fed 7.62×51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun manufactured by German firearm manufacturer Heckler & Koch. The MG5 resembles the 5.56×45mm NATO Heckler & Koch MG4 light machine gun, which was adopted into German military service in 2005.
Variants
MG5
(Universal)
MG5 A2
(Infantry)
MG5 A1
(Mounted)
MG5 S
(Special Forces)
Heckler & Koch MG5 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
System
Name
Heckler & Koch MG5
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch
Length
1,160 mm
Barrel Length
550 mm
Height
239 mm
Width
120 mm
Weight
11.20 kg
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of Fire
640/720/800 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
840 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
600–1,000 m
Effective Firing Range
100–1,000 m
Feed System
Disintegrating DM60/M13 belt in 50-round Gurttrommel or 120-round in separate belt box or from stand-alone ammunition boxes
Sights
Diopter sight or optical sights
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×51mm NATO
Basic Load
1,250 rounds
Armor Penetration
INA
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Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (4)
Germany
Albania
Chile
Malaysia
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