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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 | Type 77 heavy machine gun |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Heavy machine gun[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | China[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Calibre | .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | — |
2,150 mm (84.6 in)[source]
Barrel length
Single source1,016 mm (40.0 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650-700 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source825 m/s (2,710 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Action |
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semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] |
hybrid short-recoil and direct gas impingement[source] |
| In service | — | 1977—present[source] |
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| Wars | — | Syrian Civil War Mali War M23 rebellion Tigray War War in Sudan (2023)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1977-[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 12.7×108mm[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 60-round belt[source] |
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| Sights | — | Iron/Optical[source] |
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