The MK 48 Mod 0 is a lightweight belt-fed machine gun, firing 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges from a disintegrating belt of ammunition.
FN Herstal MK 48 Mod 0 Specs:
- Weight: 8.2 kg (18.26 lb) empty; 11.2 kg (24.7 lb) w/ 100 rounds
- Length: 1,000 mm (39.75 in)
- Barrel Length: 502 mm (19.75 in)
- Caliber: 7.62 mm (.308 in)
- Action: Gas-operated, open bolt
- Rate of Fire: 710 (± 50) rounds/min
- Effective Range: 800 m (~875 yd), area target
- Maximum Range: 3,600 m (~3,940 yd)
- Feed System: Disintegrating belt (M13 link)