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M60D Enhanced 7.62mm Machine Gun
The M60D is a gas operated, disintegrating link, belt fed, air-cooled machine gun. It tires from an open bolt and features a quick-change barrel. The barrel is Stellite-lined and chrome plated for long service. Unlike the earlier version, the M60D Enhanced does not require a mitten to change barrels. The carrying handle is located on the barrel similar to the M60E3 and M60E4 versions to ease quick barrel changes. The M60D model differs from the standard M60 in that the butt stock and trigger grip assemblies are replaced with spade grips and a spade trigger assembly. The rear sight is replaced with a ring sight to assist in acquiring and tracking targets. This permits aimed fire from a pedestal or other similar mount. Other parts are required to adapt the gun to the ammunition feed system. The M60D Enhanced incorporates a bipod mounted on the front of the receiver instead of mounted on the barrel. The bipod is the same one used on the M60E4 therefore increasing interchangeability. The new bipod is lighter but just as strong as the original and reduces the weight and bulk of the spare barrels. The M60D Enhanced also incorporates some of trie features found on the M60E3, such as an extra sear notch on the operating rod, which prevents a runaway machine gun. The M60D Enhanced also features the M60E3 feedcover, which permits the user to load the weapon with the bolt in the closed position.

PERFORMANCE

The M60D machine gun fires 7.62mm NATO standard ammunition, it can penetrate light armor. The ring sight and spade grips makes acquiring and tracking a target quite simple, even while in motion. The weapon is also readily removable to permit loading/unloading of a helicopter and to provide protective fire outside the aircraft after landing. The M60D proved its combat effectiveness in Vietnam by providing defensive / suppressive fire enroute to and within numerous hostile landing zones. Exploiting its capability to provide responsive firepower on the move, the M60D again proved its value and versatility during Operation Desert Storm.

APPLICATIONS

The M60D, like the M60E3, is the model designed for mounting on wheeled and tracked vehicles, naval craft, and as a door gun on utility and cargo helicopters. Mounted on pintle type assemblies, the M60D provides fire support for ground operations.

  

SUPPORTABILITY

Saco Defense has been the producer of the M60 machine gun since 1960 and has licensed U.S. ORDNANCE, to be the exclusive producer for all models of the M60. Quality is assured by continuous quality control inspections and use of U.S. Government approved tooling, fixtures and functional gauges. Logistics support is readily available from U.S. ORDNANCE, and we will assist the user in developing an in-country logistics capability to support the M60 Series Machine Gun. Ongoing production for the U.S. Government assures availability of spare parts.
SPECIFICATIONS M60D
Caliber
7.62mm NATO
Max Effective Range
1100 meters (1200 yds)
Max Range
3725 meters (4075 yds)
Muzzle Velocity
853 m/s (2800 fps)
Rate of Fire (cyclic)
500-650 rounds per minute
Weight
9kg (19.6 lbs)
Length
1067mm (42 in)
Barrel Construction
Stellite -lined, chrome-plated
Ammunition
m61AP, M80 Ball, M62 Tracer, M82 Blank, M72

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