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MG-3 Machine Gun

Technical description. The MG-3 is a gas operated, belt fed, air cooling machine gun. It is related to the AR-3 family of assault rifles using similar ammunition.
. 2 20 volt batteries are incorporatesd in the stock to power any devices fitted to the weapon, as well as the electronic ignition. The battery has an average lifetime of 200 hours.
The barrel is chrome lined for easier cleaning and resistance to the erosive effects of full automatic fire Barrels can be easily removed should there be a need to change configuration or calibre.
Controls are ambidextrous. The burst selector is incorporated into the trigger mechanism.
Although belt fed, it can accept large capacity box magazines.

The caseless ammunition consists out of a slug embedded in a nitrocellulose compound. The cartridge burns in the rifle completely. The ignition charge is a semi conductor using the battery in the stock to ignite the cartridge directly.

Caliber: 7x41mm electic caseless
Weigth: 11.5kg on bipod, plus tripod 25kg
Length: 1225 mm
Length of barrel: 565 mm
Feeding: belt 50 or 250 rounds
Rate of fire: 1200 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity 820 m/s