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M-60 series general purpose machine gun is a light weight, belt
fed, gas operated, air cooled weapon with fixed headspace and
timing to allow for the rapid exchange of barrels during sustained
firing situations. The M-60 can be carried and operated by one
individual, though it is common practice to assign the weapon to a
fire team (gunner and assistant gunner, who carries an additional
barrel and ammunition). The M-60 is equipped with an integral
bipod assembly which can be used to stabilize the weapon during
offensive operations. Optionally, the M-60 can be set up on a
tripod for increased stability and long range accuracy. In
addition to the basic M-60 there are two variant models; the M-60
C/D (for use on helicopters) and the M-60E3, a lighter version of
the basic model used by the Marine Corps and U.S. Special
Operations Forces.
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