| Rheinmetall MG60 | |
|---|---|
| Type | General purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin |  West Germany
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| Production history | |
| Designed | 1960 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 1115 mm |
| Barrel length | 500 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 1800 rpm |
| Effective range | 800 m |
| Maximum range | 1000 m |
The Rheinmetall MG60 is a general purpose machine gun of West German origin. The weapon is a post-WW2 derivative of the MG45. The weapon is lighter in weight and has a high rate of fire and has an unusual trigger guard.
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