Denel Land Systems from South Africa has launched new 7.62mm machine gun DMG-5 at AAD 2016 11509162

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AAD 2016
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Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition
14 - 18 September 2016
Air Force Base Waterkloof, Centurion, South Africa
 
Denel DMG-5 at AAD 2016
 
 
Denel Land Systems from South Africa has launched new 7.62mm machine gun DMG-5 at AAD 2016.
Denel Land Systems from South Africa has launched new 7.62mm machine gun DMG-5 to its range of small arms products during AAD 2016, the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition which takes place at Waterkloof Air Force Base in South Africa from 14 to 18 September 2016.
     
Denel Land Systems from South Africa has launched new 7.62mm machine gun DMG-5 to its range of small arms products during AAD 2016, the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition which takes place at Waterkloof Air Force Base in South Africa from 14 to 18 September 2016. New DMG-5 7.62mm machine gun from Denel Land Systems at AAD 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Waterkloof Air Force Base,South Africa, Wednesday September 15, 2016.
     
The DMG-5 is a new generation light weight machine gun, weighing less than 9kg and optimised to supply continuous support fire on the modern battle field. Another version, the DMG-5 CX has been developed as a heavy-barrelled machine gun for mounting in remote control systems, flexible vehicle mounts or as a co-axial secondary weapon.

The DMG-5 is a gas operated, air cooled Lightweight Machine Gun capable of sustained high rates of fire. It is available in either 7,62 x 51mm or 5,56 x 45mm NATO Calibres. The DMG-5 is equipped with M-1913 Picatinny Rail Systems to accommodate various User selectable tactical attachments such as optical sights. Night Vision equipment, torches or laser pointers.

The DMG-5 is a well-balanced, light weight weapon system optimised for the modem warfighting environment.

The DMG-5 is fitted with a collapsible ergonomic stock, the front grip is equipped with three Picatinny Rails for the fitment of Flash lights, Laser pointers, etc. A removable Front Pistol Grip is fitted on the Front Picatinny Rail and can be adjusted to suit the operator's personal requirements and enhance the handling, stability and quick reaction of the Machine Gun during operations. A Bi-pod can be mounted on the same Picatinny Rail as the Front Pistol Grip.

The Feed Cover is equipped with a top mounted full length Picatinny Rail allowing for the fitment of different Sights and / or Night Sights. Backup Iron Sights can be provided but are not supplied with the weapon The DMG-5 is supplied with a full logistic support package, training and a reliable service back-up.

The DMG-5 has a maximum weight of 8.6 kg and has an effective range of 1,500 m with a firing rate from 700 to 900 rpm.
     
Denel Land Systems from South Africa has launched new 7.62mm machine gun DMG-5 to its range of small arms products during AAD 2016, the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition which takes place at Waterkloof Air Force Base in South Africa from 14 to 18 September 2016.