The M60E3 light machine gun was designed to lighten the overall weight and simplify the barrel changing process of the base M60 GPMG. By Staff Writer
The M60E3 was a further improved version of the M60 and M60E1 general purpose machine gun. Developed by the Saco Defense company of Maine, the M60E3 incorporated a forward pistol grip for improved stability. Barrel changing was simplified further and improvements to the gas system were also implemented. The biggest improvement to the system as a whole, however, was in the lightening of the weapon's overall weight.
As with the improvements to the barrel changing system, the M60E3 offered up choices of barrel types for the user to select from. Presented were a shorter assault-style barrel assembly for the offensive role and a longer / heavier alternative for use in the defensive (or offensive) sustained firing role. The M60E3 went into service with the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army and several limited export customers as well.
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1986
Designation:M60E3 Classification Type:Light Machine Gun Manufacturer:Saco Defense, Incorporated - USA Country of Origin: United States
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