Heckler & Koch MG5
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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 2015.
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Heckler & Koch MG5 | |
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Type | General-purpose machine gun |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 2015–present |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designed | 2001–2018 |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Unit cost | 16,000 EUR |
Produced | 2010–present |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 640/720/800 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | MG 5 A1: 840 m/s (2,756 ft/s) MG 5 & MG 5 S: 810 m/s (2,657 ft/s) MG 5 A2: 785 m/s (2,575 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 100–1,000 m (109–1,094 yd) sight adjustments |
Maximum firing range | 600–1,000 m (656–1,094 yd) (bipod) 1,200–1,500 m (1,312–1,640 yd) (tripod mounted) 3,750 m (4,101 yd) (terminal) |
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[1] or optical sights |
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