What is the difference between M60 and M249?

What is the difference between M60 and M249?

One of the significant tradeoffs in replacing the M60 with the M249 was power and range. The M60, warts and all, fired the heavier 7.62-millimeter round. The smaller caliber M249 generated 1,093 square-foot pounds of muzzle energy and had a maximum effective range of 1,094 yards.

Who uses MK48?

The 7.62 version of MK48 has been a program of record for SOCOM since 2003, and is fielded by Army Rangers and Navy SEALS. The new MK48 MOD 2 version of the FN manufactured machine gun is scaled down from the 7.62 mm to the 6.5 Creedmoor round.

How much does a MK48 weigh?

Mk 48 machine gun

Mk 48 Mod 0
Specifications
Mass 8.2 kg (18.0779 lb) empty 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) w/ 100 rounds
Length 1,000 mm (39.75 in)
Barrel length 502 mm (19.75 in)

Was the M60 used in Vietnam?

The M60 later served in the Vietnam War as a squad automatic weapon with many United States units. Every soldier in the rifle squad would carry an additional 200 linked rounds of ammunition for the M60, a spare barrel, or both. Vietnam’s tropical climate harshly affected weapons, and the M60 was no exception.

Where is the MK48 in breakpoint?

MK48 – Location Overview maps The LMG Blueprint is in the Liberty Area at the Auroa Parliament.

What kind of machine gun is the PKP Pecheneg?

The PKP Pecheneg (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Pekhotny “Pecheneg”, Russian: Печенег) is a Russian 7.62×54mmR general-purpose machine gun.

Which is better PKP Pecheneg or M249?

The M249 has much better accuracy and a slightly higher DPS, making it a good counter to the PKP at long range. Hiding behind an indestructible Obstacle can buy some time to heal or reload.

What’s the difference between a PKM and a Pecheneg?

The Pecheneg is based on the PKM, but sports a different non-removable actively air-cooled barrel with a heavier profile. The automatic rifle also features optics mounting brackets, and a newer model, the Pecheneg-SP sports Picatinny rails for both optics and accessories, as well as a quick-detachable Western-style (Harris-type) bipod.

Is the PKP Pecheneg available in Mission Mode?

The PKP Pecheneg is available for both Survival and Mission modes. The PKP Pecheneg is a starting weapon in the Mission Mode challenges Toxic Paradise and Smack Town, and is also available in several other missions. The PKP Pecheneg is available in Survival Mode at level 18 and costs $7000.