| Rheinmetall MG60 | |
|---|---|
| Type | General purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin |
 West Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1960 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 1115 mm |
| Barrel length | 500 mm |
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| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 1800 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 800 m |
| Maximum firing 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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