MG-5 Light Machinegun

The MG-5 light machinegun is representative of belt-fed machineguns chambered for light, assault rifle caliber rounds and designed for squad level support. The MG-5 is constructed of steel stamping and polymer, and weighs only 5.2 kg. Despite cosmetic similarities with the MG-2 GPMP, the MG-5 was designed specifically around the 5.5x45mm service cartridge, and while operation is identicle, parts are not interchangeable.

A unique feature of this weapon is that it employs a cyclic rate reducer that allows the firer to select 2 rates of fire, 600rpm or 1200 rpm, depending on the tactical requirements. The weapon is normally loaded with 100 rnd belts, typically stored in an ammunition hopper attached beneath the receiver. It is fitted with a bipod, but features MilTech standard weapons mount interface, which allows it to be attached to a variety of ground and vehicle mounts.

The MG-5 has proven to be particularly rugged and reliable in adverse conditions, and is easily operated by a single soldier.
Notes:
The MG-5 was designed for ease of manufacture and maintenance. The initial production models proved so correct, that the basic design has been in production for over 150 years with little modification.

In service with a wide variety of military forces.

STATS

TL Cartridge Length Weight Barrel Magazine Muzzle Velocity Cyclic Rate
7 5.5x45mm 5.2 Kg 100 rnd desintegrating belt 990m/s 600/1200 rpm

CT

Target Armor Range Damage
Ammunition NON JAC MES CLO REF ABL CBT CLS SHT MED LNG VLG
+3 +3 0 -2 +3 +1 -3 -4 +1 0 -1 -3 3D

MT

Ammo Rds Pen/Atten Dmg Max Range Autofire Targets Danger Space Signature Recoil Difficulty As
Ball 10 2/2 3 V Long - - Med Med /R Rifle

TNE

Recoil
Round ROF Dam Val Pen Rtg Bulk Magazine SS Burst Short Range

T4

Type Damage TL Range Shots Mass Reloads Cost

GT

Type Damage SS Acc 1/2D Max Wt RoF Shots ST Rcl Cost LC Hld TL

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