U.S. Ordnance, Inc.

	U.S. Ordnance Reno, Nevada USA, is licensed by Saco Defense to be the exclusive manufacturer and sole distributor for all models of the battle proven M60 Series machine gun and spare parts. U.S. Government, U.S. Military, Foreign Military and Law Enforcement Sales Only

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The M60E3 is the lightest product improvement of the M60. It is a gas operated, disintegrating link belt-fed, air-cooled machine gun. It fires from an open bolt and features a quick change barrel with fixed headspace. The barrel is Stellite®-lined and chrome-plated for long service life. The M60E3 differs from the standard M60 in that it is five pounds lighter, has an easily deployable bipod mounted to the receiver and a carrying handle attached to the barrel; features twin pistol grips for better control and incorporates other improvements such as: ambidextrous safety, universal sling attachments, advanced sights, winter trigger guard, and improved charging. Two optional barrel types are available depending on user application: • Heavy weight for sustained fire • Light weight, short length for assault and maneuver

PERFORMANCE The M60E3 fires NATO standard 7.62mm ammunition. Because it is more easily stabilized than other 7.62mm machine guns, it delivers this fire accurately and reliably out to its one kilometer maximum effective range. Firing state-of-the-art saboted rounds, it is capable of defeating light armor at tactical engagement ranges. APPLICATIONS The M60E3, like the M60, may be employed as either an assault or unit support weapon. The new configuration has several advantages. In the assault, the twin pistol grips provide better control while firing on the move. Quickly deployable bipod legs permit instantaneous transition to the prone position for covering fire. The combination of the receiver mounted bipod legs and the carrying handle attached to the barrel greatly facilitate rapid changes of hot barrels. For support fire delivered from prepared position, the M122 tripod with traversing and elevating mechanism is available. The M60E3 has been adopted by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps and saw extensive use during Operation Desert Storm.		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
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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U.S. Ordnance Reno, Nevada USA, is licensed by Saco Defense
to be the exclusive manufacturer and sole distributor
for all models of the battle proven M60 Series machine gun and spare parts.

U.S. Government, U.S. Military, Foreign Military and Law Enforcement Sales Only

www.usord.com

Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ)

Forms Download

Mission Statement

Contact U.S. Ordnance

M60E3 7.62mm Machine Gun

The M60E3 is the lightest product improvement of the M60. It is a gas operated, disintegrating link belt-fed, air-cooled machine gun. It fires from an open bolt and features a quick change barrel with fixed headspace. The barrel is Stellite®-lined and chrome-plated for long service life. The M60E3 differs from the standard M60 in that it is five pounds lighter, has an easily deployable bipod mounted to the receiver and a carrying handle attached to the barrel; features twin pistol grips for better control and incorporates other improvements such as: ambidextrous safety, universal sling attachments, advanced sights, winter trigger guard, and improved charging. Two optional barrel types are available depending on user application:
• Heavy weight for sustained fire
• Light weight, short length for assault and maneuver

PERFORMANCE

The M60E3 fires NATO standard 7.62mm ammunition. Because it is more easily stabilized than other 7.62mm machine guns, it delivers this fire accurately and reliably out to its one kilometer maximum effective range. Firing state-of-the-art saboted rounds, it is capable of defeating light armor at tactical engagement ranges.

APPLICATIONS

The M60E3, like the M60, may be employed as either an assault or unit support weapon. The new configuration has several advantages. In the assault, the twin pistol grips provide better control while firing on the move. Quickly deployable bipod legs permit instantaneous transition to the prone position for covering fire. The combination of the receiver mounted bipod legs and the carrying handle attached to the barrel greatly facilitate rapid changes of hot barrels. For support fire delivered from prepared position, the M122 tripod with traversing and elevating mechanism is available. The M60E3 has been adopted by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps and saw extensive use during Operation Desert Storm.

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

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

Company Overview l Products l Spare Parts l Training l NEWS/Product Reviews l FAQ
Forms Download l Mission Statement l Contact l Links l Semi-Auto l Safety l Employment

Copyright © 2007 U.S. Ordnance Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of U.S. Ordnance Inc. User Agreement and Privacy Policy.