L119 machine gun (Isselmere-Nieland)
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| Profile (n/a) | |
| L119 | |
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| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Isselmere-Nieland |
| Service history | |
| Used by | UKIN |
| Designed | 2004 |
| Manufacturer | Royal Isselmere-Nieland Ordnance |
| Specifications | |
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| Length | 1075 mm |
| Barrel length | 540 mm |
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| Cartridge | 6.5 × 39 mm Grendel |
| Action | Gas operated, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650-1000 rpm |
| Effective range | 1000 m |
| Feed system | |
The L119 general purpose machine gun (GPMG) or light machine gun (LMG) is based on Fabrique Nationale de Herstal's mitrailleuse d'appui général (MAG) and Minimi machine guns. The L119 is the fireteam machine gun in the United Kingdom of Isselmere-Nieland's Defence Forces (UKINDF).
The L119 fires from an open bolt. There is no option for selective fire. The L119 has a push button safety.
The L119 can accept either belted ammunition or L117 rifle magazines. The intention of providing this feeding mechanism option was to improve flexibility of operation, but in practice it has only added weight to the system.
The L119 has a gas regulator attached to the quick change barrel permitting rapid switching in combat without resorting to tools, with the barrel release fitted to the side of the weapon in line with the breach. The barrel is chromed as well to reduce fouling and to prolong barrel life.
The L119 is equipped with a Picatinny rail atop the cartridge feed cover able to accept a variety of sights, from standard day optics to thermal imaging or other systems.
Characteristics
Cartridge: 6.5 mm Grendel
Calibre: 6.5 × 39 mm Grendel
- Bullet A: 123 gr/7.97 g bullet, 265 gr/17.17 g cartridge
- Bullet B: 144 gr/9.33 g bullet, 289 gr/18.73 g cartridge
Mass
- Weapon: Overall (empty): 7.874 kg; receiver alone: 5.676 kg; spare barrel: 2.198 kg
- Magazine: Rifle magazine (25-26 rounds): 587.7 g; belt (100 rounds): 1.881 kg; cloth magazine (250 rounds): 4.703 kg; box magazine (250 rounds): 5.426 kg
Length: Overall: 1075 mm
Barrel length: 540 mm
Effective range: 1000 m (bipod) (generally 800 m)
Operation: Gas (open bolt), air-cooled, belt- or magazine-fed
Cyclic rate: 650-1000 rpm
Firing modes: Full automatic only
Feed system: 100- or 200-round belts from pre-loaded boxes/bags fitted underneath or 26- or 30-round box rifle magazine feeding from lower left-hand side
Price: $4,500 (includes spare barrel and 1.5× sight)
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