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M60

Machine gunsUnited StatesIn service since 1957
M60
Overall length 1,105 mm
Photo: unknown author · Public domain · background removed

Key specs

Caliber
7.62×51mm NATO
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
550–650 rds/min
Muzzle velocity
853 m/s
Effective range
1,097 m
Maximum range
3,724 m
Weight (empty)
10.50 kg
Length
1,105 mm
Barrel length
560 mm
Designed
1952
Production start
1957

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Videos

M60: Its Purpose, Mechanics, and DevelopmentForgotten Weapons

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Ammunition

7.62×51mm NATORifle · United States · 1954

Compatible gear

No optics or accessories are linked to this weapon yet.

Users & conflicts

Conflicts
Vietnam Warmost notableGulf WarWar in AfghanistanIraq War

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: M60 machine gun, Wikipedia