MG3 7.62 mm machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf shooting
gptkbp:action recoil-operated
gptkbp:barrelLength 565 mm
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:enteredService 1959
gptkbp:feedSystem belt-fed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MG3 7.62 mm machine gun
gptkbp:length 1,225 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rheinmetall
gptkbp:notableFeature high rate of fire
robust design
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:MG_42
gptkbp:range 1,200 m (on tripod)
gptkbp:rateOfFire 1,000–1,300 rounds/min
gptkbp:touristAttraction iron sights
optical sights (optional)
gptkbp:type shooting
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:German_Army
gptkb:NATO
many other countries
gptkbp:usedIn various conflicts since 1959
gptkbp:weight 10.5 kg (without accessories)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marder_1A3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5