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[[File:SIG Sauer MG 338.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer MG 338 (2020 prototype) - .338 Norma Magnum]] | [[File:SIG Sauer MG 338.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer MG 338 (2020 prototype) - .338 Norma Magnum]] | ||
− | [[File:MG338-3.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer MG 338 ( | + | [[File:MG338-3.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer MG 338 (2022 prototype) - .338 Norma Magnum]] |
+ | [[File:MG338-4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer MG 338 (2023 prototype) - .338 Norma Magnum]] | ||
− | The '''SIG-Sauer MG 338''' is a machine gun manufactured by the American branch of [[SIG-Sauer]]. It was conceived as a weapon to bridge the gap between the [[M240]] general-purpose machine gun and the heavier [[Browning M2HB]]. Chambered in the more powerful .338 Norma Magnum (8.6x63mm) cartridge, the MG 338 has a greater effective range than the M240, with effective ranges almost reaching that of the .50 BMG Browning M2. The MG 338 is also lighter than both of these weapons. The machine gun is short-stroke gas operated, with a quick change barrel and gas regulator that the operator can adjust between normal and suppressor use settings. Similarly to the [[SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR]], the MG 338 is almost always seen with a proprietary suppressor. The MG 338 can also be converted for use with 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition in the field. | + | The '''SIG-Sauer MG 338''' is a machine gun manufactured by the American branch of [[SIG-Sauer]]. It was conceived as a weapon to bridge the gap between the [[M240 machine gun|M240]] general-purpose machine gun and the heavier [[Browning M2HB]]. Chambered in the more powerful .338 Norma Magnum (8.6x63mm) cartridge, the MG 338 has a greater effective range than the M240, with effective ranges almost reaching that of the .50 BMG Browning M2. The MG 338 is also lighter than both of these weapons. The machine gun is short-stroke gas operated, with a quick change barrel and gas regulator that the operator can adjust between normal and suppressor use settings. Similarly to the [[SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR]], the MG 338 is almost always seen with a proprietary suppressor. The MG 338 can also be converted for use with 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition in the field. Newer prototypes have also been test-converted to 6.8x51mm FURY for ammo commonality with the MCX-SPEAR (designated the XM7) and the LMG-6.8 (designated the XM250). |
− | In 2020, U.S. Special Operation Command ( | + | In 2020, U.S. Special Operation Command (USSOCOM) acquired several machine guns for evaluation, with the United States Marine Corps also showing interest in the design as a possible replacement for the M240. |
− | =Specifications= | + | |
+ | ==Specifications== | ||
(2018 - Present) | (2018 - Present) | ||
*'''Type:''' General-Purpose Machine Gun | *'''Type:''' General-Purpose Machine Gun | ||
− | *'''Calibers:''' .338 Norma Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO | + | *'''Calibers:''' .338 Norma Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO, 6.8x51mm FURY |
*'''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|21.4}} | *'''Weight:''' {{convert|lbs|21.4}} | ||
*'''Length (collapsed):''' {{convert|mm|1270}} | *'''Length (collapsed):''' {{convert|mm|1270}} | ||
− | *'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|mm| | + | *'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|in|17}}, {{convert|mm|559}}, {{convert|mm|610}} |
*'''Capacity:''' 50 or 100-round belt | *'''Capacity:''' 50 or 100-round belt | ||
*'''Fire Mode:''' Safe / Full-Auto / Semi-Auto | *'''Fire Mode:''' Safe / Full-Auto / Semi-Auto | ||
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===Video Games=== | ===Video Games=== | ||
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| ''[[Alliance of Valiant Arms]]'' || "MG 338 Machine Gun" || || 2020 prototype, added post-release || 2007 | | ''[[Alliance of Valiant Arms]]'' || "MG 338 Machine Gun" || || 2020 prototype, added post-release || 2007 | ||
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| ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II]]'' || "RAAL MG" || Various attachments || 2020 prototype || 2022 | | ''[[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)|Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II]]'' || "RAAL MG" || Various attachments || 2020 prototype || 2022 | ||
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+ | =SIG-Sauer LMG-6.8= | ||
+ | [[File:SIG-LMG.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer LMG-6.8 (2022 model), known by its US Military designation XM250 - 6.8x51mm FURY]] | ||
+ | [[File:XM250.jpg|thumb|right|400px|SIG-Sauer LMG-6.8 (2023 model) - 6.8x51mm FURY]] | ||
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+ | ==Specifications== | ||
+ | (2019 - Present) | ||
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+ | *'''Type:''' General-Purpose Machine Gun | ||
+ | *'''Calibers:''' 6.8x51mm FURY, 7.62x51mm NATO, 6.5mm Creedmoor | ||
+ | *'''Length (collapsed):''' {{convert|mm|940}} | ||
+ | *'''Barrel Length:''' {{convert|mm|406}} | ||
+ | *'''Capacity:''' 50 or 100-round belt | ||
+ | *'''Fire Mode:''' Safe / Full-Auto / Semi-Auto | ||
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+ | ===Video Games=== | ||
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+ | ! width="250"|'''Game Title''' | ||
+ | ! width="200"|'''Appears as''' | ||
+ | ! width="200"|'''Mods''' | ||
+ | ! width="250"|'''Note''' | ||
+ | ! width="100"|'''Release Date''' | ||
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+ | | ''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]'' || || || Added post-release as a "Sosigun" || 2016 | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 19 February 2024
SIG-Sauer MG 338
The SIG-Sauer MG 338 is a machine gun manufactured by the American branch of SIG-Sauer. It was conceived as a weapon to bridge the gap between the M240 general-purpose machine gun and the heavier Browning M2HB. Chambered in the more powerful .338 Norma Magnum (8.6x63mm) cartridge, the MG 338 has a greater effective range than the M240, with effective ranges almost reaching that of the .50 BMG Browning M2. The MG 338 is also lighter than both of these weapons. The machine gun is short-stroke gas operated, with a quick change barrel and gas regulator that the operator can adjust between normal and suppressor use settings. Similarly to the SIG-Sauer MCX-SPEAR, the MG 338 is almost always seen with a proprietary suppressor. The MG 338 can also be converted for use with 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition in the field. Newer prototypes have also been test-converted to 6.8x51mm FURY for ammo commonality with the MCX-SPEAR (designated the XM7) and the LMG-6.8 (designated the XM250).
In 2020, U.S. Special Operation Command (USSOCOM) acquired several machine guns for evaluation, with the United States Marine Corps also showing interest in the design as a possible replacement for the M240.
Specifications
(2018 - Present)
- Type: General-Purpose Machine Gun
- Calibers: .338 Norma Magnum, 7.62x51mm NATO, 6.8x51mm FURY
- Weight: 21.4 lbs (9.7 kg)
- Length (collapsed): 50 in (127 cm)
- Barrel Length: 17 in (43.2 cm), 22 in (55.9 cm), 24 in (61 cm)
- Capacity: 50 or 100-round belt
- Fire Mode: Safe / Full-Auto / Semi-Auto
Video Games
Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
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Alliance of Valiant Arms | "MG 338 Machine Gun" | 2020 prototype, added post-release | 2007 | |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare | "RAAL MG" | Various attachments | 2020 prototype, added in 2021 update | 2019 |
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II | "RAAL MG" | Various attachments | 2020 prototype | 2022 |
SIG-Sauer LMG-6.8
Specifications
(2019 - Present)
- Type: General-Purpose Machine Gun
- Calibers: 6.8x51mm FURY, 7.62x51mm NATO, 6.5mm Creedmoor
- Length (collapsed): 37 in (94 cm)
- Barrel Length: 16 in (40.6 cm)
- Capacity: 50 or 100-round belt
- Fire Mode: Safe / Full-Auto / Semi-Auto
Video Games
Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Note | Release Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | Added post-release as a "Sosigun" | 2016 |
See Also
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