MG5 machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories various optics and mounts
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrel_length 500 mm
gptkbp:barrel_type gptkb:NATO_standard_ammunition
20,000 rounds
less than 2 minutes
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
gptkbp:combat_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
quick-change barrel
gptkbp:current_status in service
gptkbp:design yes
gptkbp:design_features lightweight construction
gptkbp:elevation -10 to +45 degrees
gptkbp:ergonomics user-friendly design
gptkbp:feed_system belt-fed
gptkbp:firing_mechanism single, burst, automatic
gptkbp:historical_significance modern infantry support weapon
gptkbp:history developed for modern warfare
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MG5 machine gun
gptkbp:is_countered_by gptkb:2015
gptkbp:length 1,200 mm
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Heckler_&_Koch
gptkbp:mounting_options tripod, vehicle-mounted
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 850 m/s
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 meters
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:range 800 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 600 rounds per minute
200 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil buffered recoil system
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:role support weapon
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:MG4_machine_gun
gptkbp:training standard military training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:traversing_range 360 degrees
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:German_Army
gptkbp:user_countries Germany, other NATO countries
gptkbp:user_feedback positive feedback from users
gptkbp:variant MG4
gptkbp:view wide field of view
gptkbp:weight 11.5 kg
13 kg with accessories
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:2015
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heckler_&_Koch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6