U.S. Ordnance Mk43 Mod 0

The 7.62mm NATO Mk43 general purpose machine gun, also known as the M60E4, features the latest improvements to the M60 series. It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed medium machine gun and fires from an open bolt. The Mk43 Mod 1 features a quick-change barrel and a machined aluminum feed cover with an integrated aluminum M1913 Picatinny rail for mounting optics, infrared laser aiming devices and other sensors, giving the weapon 24-hour capability. The Mk43 Mod 0 features an injection-molded, composite handguard and typically is used as an infantry machine gun.