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At a glance
Measured figures
collapsed
Single source34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | Heckler & Koch GMG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Automatic grenade launcher[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Germany[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Heckler & Koch[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
1,090 mm[source]
without ammunition box
Single source226 mm (without ammunition box)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source241 m/s[source]
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| Action |
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semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] |
API Blowback[source] |
| In service | — | 1990s–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1992–1995[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1996–present[source] |
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| Variants | — | GMW[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 40x53 mm[source] DM138[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt[source] |
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| Sights | — | Reflex sight and back-up leaf sight[source] |
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