Gepard M6

Semi-Automatic Anti-Material Rifle (AMR)

Hungary | 1995

"The Gepard M6 became the end of the line of successful and powerful Hungarian-born Anti-Material Rifles."

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The Gepard line of 12.7mm Anti-Material Rifles (AMRs) arose out of Hungary during the end of the Cold War and quickly established itself as a premiere heavy rifle solution. The original M1 was a single-shot system and this was followed by the semi-automatic, magazine-fed M2. The M3 moved to the larger 14.5x114mm Soviet cartridge while the M4 and M5 intended to improved upon construction and reliability through a boxier redesign (earlier models were all tubular). The culmination of the line then became the Gepard M6 which continued use of the 12.7x107mm Soviet machine gun cartridge with conversion offering support for the American 12.7x99mm NATO (50 BMG) round.

As with the previous semi-automatic forms, the M6 fed from a 5- or 10-round detachable box magazine in a bullpup arrangement (the feed and action set aft of the pistol grip). The magazine was now more separated from the pistol grip which was a welcomed design change for left-handed shooters. A section of Picatinny rail as seated over the receiver for easier fitting of a variety of optics (the gun lacked any iron sights as standard). The shoulder stock was well-padded and an adjustable folding bipod managed the frontal section of the gun when firing. A large muzzle brake aided in recoil as did an artillery-style recoil mechanism in which the barrel and action recoiled as one. Overall length was shortened which improved portability.

The M6 was adopted by the forces of Canada, Hungary, India, Romania, and the United States.

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Physical
The physical qualities of the Gepard M6. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,125 mm
44.29 in
O/A Length

730 mm
28.74 in
Barrel Length

25.13 lb
11.40 kg
Weight

Semi-Automatic
Action

12.7x107mm Soviet; 12.7x99mm NATO (50 BMG)
Caliber(s)

5- or 10-round detachable box magazine
Feed

Optics Only
Sights

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Gepard M6. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

3,280 ft
999.7 m | 1,093.3 yds
Max.Eff.Range

2,560 ft/sec
780 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Gepard M6 Semi-Automatic Anti-Material Rifle (AMR) family line.

M6 - Base Series Designation

GM-6 "Lynx"

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Gepard M6. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Technika / Hydrotechnic State Company - Hungary

[ Canada; India; Hungary; Romania; United States ]

Design Qualities
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ANTI-TANK/MATERIAL

Recognition
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Going Further...
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