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Overview
The M60 is a belt-fed machine gun that fires the NATO 7.62 mm cartridge commonly used in big guns. It is generally used as crew served weapons and operated by a team of two or three men. The team consists of the gunner, the assistant gunner (A gunner in military jargon), and carrying ammunition. The gun weight and amount of ammunition it consumes when cooking, it is difficult for a single soldier to carry and use. The gunner carries the weapon and, according to his strength and endurance, anywhere from 200 to 1000 of ammunition. The assistant carries a spare barrel and extra ammunition, and charging spots and targets for the shooter. The ammunition bearer carries additional ammunition associated with the tripod and traversing and elevation mechanism, if issued, and sold more ammunition than necessary during cooking.
Shooting an M60 machine gun from the standing position during the DEFENDER Contest Challenge '88
The basic ammunition load carried by the crew is 600 to 900 rpm and theoretically allows approximately two minutes of cooking continues at the highest dose of fire. All crews carry more than the base load, sometimes three or more times the basic amount. [Citation needed]
The M60 can be fired accurately at short range shoulder due to its design. There was an initial requirement of the design and management concept in the M1918 Browning automatic rifle. It can also be fired from the integrated bipod, tripod M122, and other media.
M60 ammunition comes in a fabric containing shoulder a carton of 100 laps pre-linked. The M60 has changed from M1 link to the M13 link different, a change from the old system of link which was not compatible. The strap is made of fabric reinforced to allow it to be suspended from the current tray. Historically, the units used in Vietnam B3A boxes from C-ration containers locked in the fastening system ammunition box drive belts of ammunition for more power and smoother lines at the port of loading to improve the reliability of supply. Following models changed the fixation point ammunition box and made this adjustment unnecessary.
History
The M60 machine gun began development in the 1940s as a program for a new, lighter 7.62 mm machine gun. The design includes features that have been successful on the designs earlier (especially German MG 42 and FG 42), and improvements of its own. It was intended to replace the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle and Browning M1919A6 machine gun effective role in the automatic weapon. It was also to replace the family in the M1919 medium machine gun role. One weapons against them tested in its procurement process was the FN MAG.
The experimental T-44 machine gun developed by German FG 42 and MG 42 machine guns.
The U.S. Army has officially adopted the M60 in 1957. He served in the Vietnam War as a squad automatic weapon with many U.S. units. Each soldier's rifle squad would an extra 200 linked to the M60 ammunition, gun parts, or both. The shot put M113 armored personnel carrier ACTA added two M60 machine gun next to the main 0.50 firearms, and the patrol boat, River was one in addition to the two carriers 50 cal.
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M60 in Vietnam 1966.
In the 1980s, it was partially replaced by the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon team of infantry. The M60 has been kept in the vehicle mounted role and the role of general-purpose because of its greater power and range compared to the M249 5.56 mm. In USMC service, concerns about the reliability of the M60, the weight of the system and the high number of rounds of M60 resulted in many services the adoption of the M60E3 to replace most of the original M60 in infantry units.
A 19th Special Forces Group soldier mans a machine gun M60 on a HMMWV in Afghanistan in March 2004. AT4 anti-tank launcher can be seen in the foreground.
From Ranger battalions, the U.S. military began to adopt and modify the M240 variants to replace their M60 remaining in the early 1990s. In comparison, the M240 is several pounds heavier than the M60, and has a longer barrel length and overall, but is more reliable in operation and control. [Citation needed] However, the M60 uses a much simpler gas system that is when care is taken during assembly, easier to clean. This advantage is obviated by the fact that in practice, the gas tube is ligated with lock wire to prevent disassembling the gun itself due to vibration in use difficult.
A marine fires a machine gun M60E3 during exercise live fire inshore diving site Mobile Warfare (MIUW) at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
The M60 continues to be used by U.S. Navy SEALs and as a firearm is on U.S. Army helicopters in the 21st century, and the main machine gun 7.62 mm by some U.S. special operations forces in late 1990. In 2005, it is used by the number of Coast Guard, Navy, and reserve forces if it is phased out in favor of the M240 7.62 mm medium machine gun. The use of a pistol that the Army land the helicopter door will soon be slowing, as an improved version M240 was adopted for this role.
Design
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The M60 is a gas-operated, air cooled, belt fed, automatic machine gun that fires from the open-face and is chambered for 7.62 mm NATO cartridge. Ammunition is normally introduced into a weapon bandolier Containing a 100-round disintegrating metallic split-link belt.
A Aircraftwoman Force UK Royal Air operates a M60 during a demonstration for Combined Joint Task Force Exercise (CJTFEX) in 2004
The study drew on a number of common concepts for the manufacture of firearms of the period, like construction pressed steel, power belt (a mechanism for modifying the power strip with a single click MG42), replacement quick barrel, a pistol grip and stock, and a semi-bull pup design similar to the FG42 (a large part of the action takes stock of the weapon). The system operating a holding rod M60 bolt rotation turn was inspired by the FG42, which was based on the earlier Lewis gun. M60 gas operation is unique, and drew on technical advances of the period, in particular the "gas expansion and cut" White principle also operated by the M14 rifle. The M60 gas system was simpler than gas systems and other easier to clean.
Available straight line allowed the control rod and buffer to run directly into the stock and reduce the overall length of the weapon.
As with all such weapons, it can be fired from the shoulder, hip, or underarm position. However, to attain real significance, it is recommended that a position -stabilized bipod or tripod-mounted position be used and fired in bursts of 35 rounds. The weapon is heavy and difficult to aim when firing without support, if the weight reduces felt recoil. Handle large also allowed the weapon to be easily carried to the hip. The gun can be removed using a cartridge of ammunition as a tool. However, this is strongly discouraged as this may damage round and increase the chances of a misfire.
The M60 is often used with its own built-in bipod or tripod with the M122. The M60 is considered be effective up to 1,100 meters when firing at a target area and mounted on a tripod up to 800 meters when firing at a target area using the integral bipod; up to 600 meters when firing at a target point, and up to 200 meters when firing at a target point Mobile. United States Marine Corps doctrine, the M60 and other weapons in its class are capable of suppressive fire on area targets to 1,500 meters if the gunner is sufficiently qualified.
Originally an experimental M91 tripod was developed for the M60, but one design M2 tripod update was selected on which she became the M122. The M122 was himself replaced in the 2000s by a new frame in time for the M60 to be used with it.
Ammunition
M60 machine gun fired during a familiarization exercise of small arms aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19); November 2004
810th Military Police Company, mans a machine gun, 7.62 mm M60 atop an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during Operation Desert Shield.
The M60 family of weapons capable of firing NATO standard rounds of appropriate size. The most common use in the U.S. Armor piercing are M61, M62 and M80 Tracer Ball. For training purposes, Dummy M63 M82 and white are used. The new tungsten cored M993 Armor-piercing rounds can also be pulled into the M60, as well, although they did not enter the inventory until the M60 was withdrawn from service in active units.
When firing blanks, adapter M13 or M13A1 blank-firing (BFA) is required to produce enough gas pressure to cycle the gun with blanks. All ammunition must be fixed in a standard NATO M13 disintegrating metallic split-link belt power the weapon.
The mixture of standard combat ammunition for M60 consists of four ball (M80) cartridges and one tracer (M62) in the belts of 100 rounds. The ratio of four to one theory allows the marksman "on" fire on the enemy. tracer bullets do not fly exactly the same trajectory that the ball and sites must be used for weapon firearticularly accurate at distances over 800 meters, where tracer 7.62x51mm NATO usually burn out and are no longer visible. This is a problem for all weapons in this caliber using this tracer.
Design flaws
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M60 machine gun aboard a Navy patrol boat. The USS Constellation (CV-64) is visible in the background.
During a field test, the M60 was quite effective, but in the jungles of Southeast Asia where he was quickly used, the initial versions posted several potential problems when used in the field. A common complaint was the weight of the weapon, if M60 was one of the lighter 7.62 mm machine gun at the time.
For units in Vietnam, the most frequent complaint was that the M60 was relatively unreliable and prone to malfunctions and other interference, especially when it was dirty. The fine sand and dust in the mechanism could make the M60 at a standstill. This was a major factor in the decline of the Israeli Defense Forces to adopt the M60. The weapon has been more difficult to clean and maintain than the M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) replaced in the team. Under conditions normal, it would often fire thousands of rounds without serious jam when conditions on the ground tends to reduce maintenance-free reliability.
The Security has been difficult to use and worked the "wrong" for soldiers who were trained with the M16 rifle and M1911A1 pistolhat is, it took an upward movement of the thumb on the safety catch to make the gun ready to fire, rather than a downward movement than the other weapons. In addition, it is possible to install some controls firing incorrectly, causing a runaway "firearms" EANING it would keep firing until empty even if the operator took his finger on the trigger. The gas system of the original model could be assembled incorrectly, causing a malfunction of the function and could loosen and fall apart if it is not a security thread in place.
A Gunner Mate 3rd Class in the process of preventive maintenance and cleaning on an M60 machine on the USS Constellation (CV-64), December 2002
The M60 sometimes (depending on version) tore the rims of shell casings fired during the extraction cycle, resulting in a failure to remove the case empty, what a jam that could take time to clear. The gun locking mechanism (a rocker) could take the shooter's equipment and unlock accidentally, causing the barrel to fall on the barrel. The lever has been replaced by a pusher mechanism that was less likely to be accidentally released, but many are still balancing lever locks on weapons in the inventory, forty years after this problem was discovered.
The grip / trigger housing is held in place with a spring clip leaves quite fragile instead of pins used in other captive designs. The spring clip has been known to be prone to failure since the first trials at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Duct tape and Cable were observed on M60 in the field, placed there by their crews in case of breakage spring clip. The input into the trigger mechanism gained a reputation for wear and malfunction may cause the gun to "flee". A second slot was eventually enter added to the control rod to reduce the risk of this happening.
Several critical parts of M60 early production, such as the receiver cover and tray supply, were made from thin sheet metal stampings and prone to bending or breaking, parts more robust finally been available in early 1970. M60 was also beginning to conduct spring and guides operating rods that were too thin gas pistons that were too close behind the piston head (part of an attempt to save weight), which leads to problems rupture. metallurgical problems also played a role, (accused by some entrepreneurs in low supply), but after 1970, just the most part Heavy was designed and slowly the supply chain. Arms high round count were also susceptible to stretching receiver and other parties.
A change of team M60 machine gun barrels before engaging their target during the last DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Competition.
Another criticism with some versions of the M60 is that the gun was heavy. The bipod is a permanent installation at the gun and the gas chamber gas network, the latter was the result of using a piston system with a fixed design rules. The advantage the regulator has been set no adjustment was necessary, even if it risked the ability to compensate for fouling gas system, leading to insufficient power to operate the action, including lifting the ammunition belt. The non-adjustable handlebar is attached to the barrel and the settings of "zeroing" sites could be made to the rear view requiring readjustment when the barrel is ideal for combat situations changedot.
There was no handle to hold the barrel here to change. An asbestos glove was largely the question of the standard to allow the crew to handle hot barrels during barrel change. Loss of glove has always been a problem.
U.S. Marines in particular does not like the M60 and many Marine units take up their bars 196,768 officially and unofficially. M60E3 variant designed in the mid-1980s for the U.S. Marine Corps, a weight reduction of the design 18.9 pounds (8.61 kg) unloaded and slightly improved reliability. Users have complained of overheating quickly, a barrel, a common problem with the original M60. This problem was exacerbated in the M60E3, which uses a lighter barrel, which must be changed every 100 rounds instead of every 200. The years M60E3 barrel used a wire and plastic handle near the head and could be changed safely without the use of resistant mittens heat.
The U.S. Navy special operations forces continued to use and improve M60E3 for years because of its portability and low weight for their size require many changes, including a change of power system configuration and barrel. Additional necessary changes were the addition of rails for optical sights and other modern accessories.
The reliability problem with the M60 machine gun was even more evident when the gun was compared to the efficient and reliable PK machine guns used by the forces of the Warsaw Pact and Soviet client states.
Variants
A member of the 101st Airborne Division, armed with an M60 machine gun, participates in an exercise on field in 1972.
Nomenclature M60 describes either the first version adopted or, generically, the family of weapons that result.
Major variations include the M60E1 (an improved version that did not enter production), the M60E2 (a version designed to be used for a landline phone mounts as a co-axial for armored vehicles and helicopter weapons systems), the M60E3 (a lightweight version) and the M60E4 (another improved version, designated Mk 43 Mod 0 by the U.S. Navy).
The M60C was adopted for use on up to Fixed aircraft. It was characterized by the use of a solenoid to actuate the trigger and a hydraulic system to load the weapon. The M60D differed from the basic model using chat handles, a different sighting system, and lacks a forearm. It has been generally used as a firearm carries on helicopters or as pivot mounted weapon as the Type 88 K1 tank.
There are many variations among the smallest of each type, between makers of the firearm, and over time.
Variant Summary
T161: The M60 designation before development is classified by type in 1950.
M60: The basic model, type-classified in 1957.
M60E1: An improved version that did not enter production. The main difference is the fixed handle to the barrel and removing the gas cylinder and bipod to the barrel assembly.
M60E2: Used in vehicles as a coaxial machine gun, electrically fired.
M60B: Used helicopters in the 1960 and 1970 removed.
M60C: Used in fixed mounts on aircraft in the 1960 and 1970 electrically and hydraulically loaded firearm.
M60D: Replaced the M60B, a pivot version used in particular in the sub-weapons systems for helicopters, but also some other roles.
M60E3: An Update days, lightweight version adopted in the 1980's.
M60E4 (Mk 43 Mod 0 / 1): An improved model of the 1990s that looks at E3, but has many improvements. It has sub-variants of its own, and is also used by the U.S. Navy (as the Mk 43 Mod 0 / 1). The Mk 43 Mod 1 is a release specialist with additions such as extra rails for mounting accessories.
M60
M60 on the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in 2006.
The initial version was officially adopted by the U.S. military in the 1950s, but this time it was only for the infantry. It was known before its adoption T161 (especially T161E3), and was chosen over competitors for the T52 trials in the 1950s. They both used a similar diet and both were fueled by gas, but the T161 has been easier to produce and its various internal best results. The model that won the contest was T161E3.
The model was classified by type in 1957 and entered production. He saw his first heavy use in the 1960s. The basic design has undergone some small changes, and were produced by different manufacturers.
M60E1
The M60E1 was the first important variant of the original M60. He did not put into production widespread, although many of its features have been included in later versions, E3 and E4. Some of its features have also been incorporated into the existing M60 production. This especially changed the way the gas cylinder, barrel and bipod were related to the first iteration. The M60 and M60E1 are two different versions. Opinions are varied if the M60E1 has been formally adopted or not.
A camouflaged infantryman armed with a M60 machine gun.
One of the most visible changes on the M60E1 is that the bipod attachment point was moved to the gas tube rather than the barrel (as late in M60E3). He did not, however, have a pistol grip before, as has been said about E3.
M60E2
M60E2, to be used co-axial. Note extension of the gas tube and control.
The M60E2 is used on armored combat vehicles, like the M48A5, M60 versions later Patton and type K1 88. It lacks many elements outside the M60 standard, including hardware and handles. The M60E2 was fired electrically, but had a manual release as a backup, and a metal loop at the rear for loading. The gas tube under the barrel was extended to the entire length of the weapon to put the gas outside the vehicle. This version achieved a mean time between failures of 1669 during testing in the 1970s, more frequent than the FN MAG, which was adopted in 1977 as a firearm in the vehicle co-axial and appointed the M240.
The M60E2 is used on South Korea Type 88 K1 tank weapon as a co-axial along a M60D on a pintle mount.
M60B
The M60B is a short version designed to be fired from helicopters, with limited deployment in the years 1960 and 1970. It was not mounted, just held, and was soon replaced by the swivel-M60D. The model "B" differed significantly in that it had no bipod and also a stock rear different than the regular model. He still had a pistol grip (as opposed to chat handles). The advantage of the M60B more variations on a pivot, is that it has a much broader and less restricted range.
M60C
Machine gun M60C.
The M60C is a variant of the M60 standard for aircraft assembly, as in sub-helicopter weapons systems. It lacks things like bipod, pistol grip, and iron sites. The main difference between the M60 and the standard "C" is the variant of the electronic control system and the system used hydraulic swivel. It could be pulled from the cockpit by the pilot or co-pilot. This is an electronic control hydraulic, air cooled, gas-operated, weapon system, belt-fed. He used the M2, M6, and sub-weapons systems and M16 has been mounted on the OH-13 Sioux, the OH-23 Raven, the Huey UH-1B and includes the standard fixed armament of the OV-10 Bronco. M60C production was around several hundred. It has also been used in the XM19 gun pod.
See also: U.S. Helicopter Armament Subsystems
M60D
The M60D the subsystem M23 Armament.
The M60D is an edited version of the M60 standard. It can be mounted on boats, vehicles and a swivel gun in the helicopter door. When used in airplanes, it differs from the M60C in that it is not controlled by pilotather, it is mounted in a door and operated by a crew member. Like the rest of the family M60, it is air cooled, gas powered, belt-fed weapon. Unlike other models, however, normally handles the M60D and a spade to aircraft type ring or the like, as well as a system improved supply of ammunition. A canvas bag is also affixed to the gun to catch ejected casings and links, preventing them being sucked into the rotor blades or in engine intake. The M60D was fitted on the UH-1B Huey (using the M23, XM29, M59, and Sagami rises), the CH-47 Chinook (using the M24 and M41 mounts) in both locations and the ramp door, the ACH-47A "Guns-A-Go-Go" variant of the Chinook (Using the XM32 and XM33 rises), and the UH-60 Black Hawk (using the M144 mount). The M60D is also used by the British on the Royal Air Force Chinook. Serving the United States, the M60D are replaced mainly by the M240H.
See also: U.S. Sub-helicopter weapons systems
M60E3
Navy SEAL team member fires a M60E3 from the shoulder during a training exercise on the ground in 1987.
The M60E3 was sent around 1986 in an attempt to resolve the problems with earlier versions of the M60 for infantry use. It is light, "improved" version aims to reduce the load carried by the shooter. Unlike its predecessors, the M60E3 has updated several modern elements. It has a bipod (attached receiver) for better stability, security ambidextrous sling attachments Universal, a carrying handle on the barrel, and a system Simplified gas. However, these features also caused almost as many problems for the weapon they fixed. There were different types drums used, but the slight barrel was not as safe for sustained fire at 200 revolutions per minute, as heavier types. However, some members Staff say they have witnessed prolonged cooking success of the weapon. The superalloy Stellite liner barrel, it makes possible, but the excessive heat generated by this process can quickly make the gun inoperable. There were two main barrel, the barrel lighter and a heavier one TypeH old for a lighter weight when you wanted and one for situations where more sustainable ceasefire is necessary.
M60E3.
Lightweight components also reduces the durability of the weapon, which makes it more prone to rapid wear and parts breakage than the original. Most infantry units of the U.S. Army and Marines have switched on as the M240 general purpose machine gun, which is more reliable (especially when it is dirty) and seems to be beloved by the troops for its robustness, despite the fact that it weighs 27.6 pounds (12.5 kg) compared with the standard M60 at 23.15 pounds (10.5 kg).
The U.S. Air Force Security Forces received the M60E3 from 1988 to 1989. All M60E3s USAF were removed from general issue in 1990 because he did not meet the vehicle mounting requirements of the Cadillac Gage Ranger and due to overheating problems. The M60E3 not remain in the Air Force as a weapon issue emergency only. Always service on the Ohio class ballistic missile submarines as a weapon more reliable was not even considered for reissue.
M60E4 and Mk 43 Mod 0 / 1
This weapon is the latest generation of the M60 and incorporates a number of improvements over other versions. Outwardly, it looks a bit like M60E3, but it has other internal changes and improvements. It has a different grip on the front and is also a weapon more reliable than the other M60. The M60E4/Mk 43 has more traction belt, and is available in a variety of configurations. It is also possible to convert some of the older models with the standard. The M60E4 and Mk 43 were primarily developed in the 1990s. First the E4, and soon after the early 43s 43hese Mk Mk were some distinct differences in the E4 (such as a duckbill flash suppressor), although by the 2000s these distinctions seemed to have ended.
Mk 43 Mod mounted a 0 (M60E4) (using templates) is led by a Seabee from NMCB-15 (Naval Mobile Construction Battalion) on a convoy in Iraq May 2003.
This version also has another designation under the Navy Mk 43 Mod 0. The Mk 43 Mod 0 was developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs to replace their stock M60E3 machine guns fitted with shorter "assault barrels". These weapons are identical to standard M60E4, with the exception of barrel length, and can be used as either suppressing fire or direct fire weapons, at least in terms of theory and training. The Mk 43 Mod 1 adds significantly more attachment points of the rail to the receiver of the weapon support and handguard.
The M60E4 and Mk 43 versions are roughly similar, although they are only part of the same family. Although it may be fair to say that the Mk 43s are a type of M60E4 there technical differences between any given model M60E4. Early Mk 43s have some differences on M60E4 with the same period, the most obvious being the duckbill flash hider and handguard different. Current Mk 43s do not have these differences, however, and U.S. states Ordnance site in their FAQ at From 2005, the "M60E4 and MK43 are the same weapon system."
The M60E4 was opposed to the (then) in M240E4 tests the Army during the 1990 machine gun for infantry new ways, in a contest to replace the decades-old M60. The M240E4 won, and was then classified as the M240B. This led to 1,000 existing M240 being sent to the Fabrique Nationale for a review and a special kit that modified for use on the ground (like a stock, a rail, etc..) Thereafter, markets were left in the late 1990 for new models M240B. However, a new feature was added: a hydraulic buffer system to reduce felt recoilimilar than the M60as incorporated. While the M240B was more reliable tests, it was a few pounds heavier than the M60E4.
The M60E4 is not just another version, but a full update of the series, which is also available in many previous configurations, such as a coaxial weapon. The kits are also available to convert older models to the E4 standard.
M60E4 (LMG)
Short barrel: Weight: 22.5 lb. (10.2 kg), length: 37.7 in (95.8 cm)
Long gun: weight: 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg), length: 42.4 in (108 cm)
Assault cannon weight: 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) Length: 37.0 in (94.0 cm)
Width: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
M60E4 (Mounted):
Length: 43.5 in (110 cm)
Width: 5.9 in (15.0 cm)
Weight: 22.7 lbs (10.3 kg)
M60E4 (Co-axial):
Length: 42.3 in (107 cm)
Width: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
Weight: 21.2 lb. (9.62 kg)
civilian versions
A number of semi-automatic versions for the civilian market were produced in the United States. Interns must be widely amended to make it essentially impossible to convert them into fully automatic weapons. If the design is approved by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF), they are treated as a belt-fed semi-automatic rifles, but nobody local and national regulations continue to apply.
The U.S. Ordnance company is the manufacturer currently licensed by Saco M60 to produce mil-spec parts and M60. However, U.S. Ordnance put its sales calendar semi-automatic waiting until 2006 because of its production capacity is required for orders of government. The company charged $ 8,000 for a new semi-automatic M60.
The Desert Ordnance Company is a current manufacturer of M60 and M60 parts. The company charges between $ 13,000 - $ 14,000 for a new M60 semi-automatic, depending on model.
Different brands of older versions are completely automatic on the market as well, but there are many requirements legal requirements before you buy, and they cost more than U.S. $ 20,00030,000. This is largely due to the restriction on the production of weapons Fully automatic firearms in the United States for the general market calendar since 1986. The combination of production and import ban has led some to believe it is illegal to possess a machine gun, when in fact it is legal to possess and use a weapon entirely M60 automatic machine in the U.S. (unless prohibited by state or other local laws).
Users
Republic of Korea soldiers with M60 conduct combined amphibious landing during Foal Eagle 07.
Moro Islamic Liberation Front activist on trend with a M60.
Portuguese Army V-150 Commando armed an M60.
Australia
Colombia
Czech Republic: The M60E4 is used in small quantities by specialized units Czech Army.
Egypt
Greece
Jordan
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Portugal: Portuguese Army M60E uses and D mounted on V-150 Commando. [Citation needed]
Republic of Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Tunisia
United States: Used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy SEALs.
See also
U.S. Military Portal
Airman with M60, assigned to Security Forces 52nd Squadron (SFS) at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany.
PK machine guns, M60 Warsaw Pact counterpart.
List of individual weapons U.S. Armed Forces
List of crew served weapons of the U.S. Army
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OC-135B open RC-135S/U/V/W RC-26B RQ-4A Global Hawk RQ-11B Raven RQ-170 Sentinel U-2R / S Dragon Lady WC-130J Super Hercules WC-135C / W Phoenix Constant Scan Eagle Wasp III
Search and Rescue
HH-60G/MH-60G Pave Hawk HC-130P / N
Tanker
KC-10A Extender KC-135E/R/T Stratotanker
Trainer
T-1A Jayhawk II T-6A Texan (A) T-43A Talon T-38A/B/C TG-10B/C/D TG-15A / B
Transportation
C-5A/B/C/M Galaxy Huron C-12C/D/F VC-9C Globemaster III C-17A Gulfstream III C-20A/B/C C-20G / H IV Gulfstream C-21A Learjet CV-22 Osprey VC-25A C-32A / BV C-37A Gulfstream V C-37B Gulfstream C-38 C-40B Clipper Courier C-41A Aviocar Hercules C-130E/H/J
Utility / Multi-Mission
LC-130H Talon I MC-130 Combat, fighting He cons the Spear / / MQ-1B Predator Shadow fight against MQ-9 Reaper Huey U-28A-18A UH-1H/N/V UV / B Twin Otter YAL-1
Space Systems
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V Delta Delta II IV
Satellite
Program of the Defense Meteorological Satellite (DMSP) Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Program Support Defense (DSP) Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite communications system Milstar Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Wideband Global SATCOM
C2
AN/USQ-163 Falconer
Ammunition
Bomb
CBU-87 Combined Munition CBU-89 CBU-97 Gator Effects GBU-10 sensor fuzed weapons Paveway GBU-12 Paveway II GBU-15 Paveway II GBU-24 Paveway III GBU-27 GBU-28 GBU-31 JDAM III GBU-32 JDAM GBU-38 JDAM GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb GBU-54 laser JDAM MK-82 MK -84 M129
Missiles
AGM-65A/B/D/E/G/G2/H/K AGM-86B/C/D Maverick Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) AGM-88A/B/C High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM ) AGM-130 Standoff weapons Powered AGM-154A Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) AGM-158 Joint Air-Surface Stand-off Missile (Jassmi) AIM-7M Sparrow AIM-9M / X Sidewinder AIM-120B / C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) LGM-30G Minuteman III
Target
BQM-34-167 BQM Firebee subscale aerial targets QF MQM-107-4 aerial targets Streaker
Small Arms
M4 Carbine M9 M11 semiautomatic pistol semiautomatic pistol M1911A1 Mine Disruptor pistol semi-automatic M14 Stand-off munitions (SMUD) M16A2 Claymore M18A1 Sniper Rifle Weapon System M24 fragmentation grenade M67 M79 Grenade Launcher Long Range Sniper Rifle M107/M82A1 M2 .50 caliber Machine Gun Machine Gun M240B medium machine gun M249 light M60 Medium Machine Gun 870 MCS Modular Combat Shotgun MK-19 40mm Machine Gun MP5K Submachine Gun UZI Submachine Gun M72 Light Anti-tank weapon (LAW) Carbine M136 AT4 GAU-5A/GUU-5P Light antitank weapon Mk 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle
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