U.S. Ordnance M60E6 Wins Royal Danish Army GPMG Replacement Program

March 11th, 2014

הצבא הדני רוכש את המקלע האמריקאי M60E6. הצבא הדני ביצע במהלך השנה שעברה בדיקות למספר מקלעים, וה-2 שהגיעו לגמר הם המקלע האמריקאי והמקלע הגרמני HK-121

M60E6 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG

The 7.62mm NATO M60E6 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) represents the latest improvements to the M60 Series of machine guns. It is a gas operated, disintegrating link, belt fed, air-cooled machine gun. It fires from an open bolt and features a quick-change barrel. The M60E6 features a machined aluminum feed cover with integrated M1913 Picatinny rail for mounting optics. An aluminum M1913 rail handguard provides for the mounting of infrared laser aiming devices and other sensors, giving the weapon 24 hour capabilities

Key features improvements:

• Simple and easy to maintain gas system with reversible gas piston
• Adjustable front sight allows zeroing of primary and spare barrels
• Offset barrel handle provides a clear sight picture and eliminates the need for a heat mitten for barrel changes
• Lightweight one-hand operated receiver mounted bipod
• Lightweight forearm/pistol grip for improved control with (3) M1913 rails for mounting aiming lasers and accessories
• Hard chrome and induction hardening of oprod tube facilitates easier cleaning and increases the service life of the receiver
• 30% improved belt pull provides increased reliability in harsh, dirty environments
• Forged 7075 Aluminum top cover with M1913 rail for mounting of optics
• Ergonomic pistol grip with storage compartment and Improved trigger for use with gloves
• New “captured pin” latch securely holds trigger assembly to receiver
• Receiver mounted ammunition hanger provides a stable and secure mounting point for ammunition pouch and isolates the feed tray from accidental damage
• Lightweight and ergonomic buttstock with hinged shoulder rest
• Quick detach sling mounting points

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