| Rheinmetall RMG 7.62 | |
|---|---|
 RMG 7.62 on the Panther KF51-U's MSSA | |
| Type | Machine gun |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Rheinmetall Defence |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62 |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Feed system | 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.
The RMG 7.62 has been offered on the LANCE and LANCE 2.0 turrets as coaxial armament used on the Boxer CRV [2] [3] and the Lynx KF41. It also has been fitted to the remote controlled weapon station of the Panther KF51 main battle tank. [4] [5] So far, production versions of the LANCE and LANCE 2.0 turrets have been equipped with other types of machine guns instead.