MG5 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The MG5 is a German general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, introduced in 2009. It uses a gas-operated system with belt feed and a quick-change barrel.
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 11.500 kg |
| Length | 1280 mm |
| Barrel length | 598 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 75 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 700 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |