| Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 | |
| Origin: | Germany |
| Type: | Machine gun |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Design Date: | 2013 |
| Manufacturer: | Rheinmetall Defence |
| Cartridge: | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber: | 7.62 |
| Barrels: | 3 |
| Action: | Recoil |
| Rate: | 800rpm |
| Feed: | Belt |
The Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 is a machine gun under development by Rheinmetall Defence. The weapon comes with 3 rotating barrels to reduce overheating and erosion during a firefight.[1]
The RMG 7.62 is a development of the MG3, intended as a vehicle mounted weapon where changing the overheated barrel would be a problem. Like the MG3, it is a recoil operated weapon that fires at about 800rpm and uses the belt feed from the MG3. The weapon comes with a cluster of 3 barrels that change over when overheated leaving the previously lined up barrel to cool off.[1] The RMG 7.62 is not a rotary weapon like a Minigun despite it having the appearance of one externally.
Germany - Used by the KF-51U tank seen at Eurosatory 2024 arms fair. [2]