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Germany - Machine guns - MG6 base weapon

Original Deutschland - Maschinengewehre - MG6 Basiswaffe

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Summary

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The German Federal Ministry of Defence, based in Germany, is procuring the MG6 base weapon, the core component of the MG6 machine gun system. The MG6 is an externally driven, six-barrelled machine gun operating on the Gatling principle, chambered in 7.62 x 51 mm, classified as a medium machine gun with a high rate of fire. Complementary kits, procured in parallel, will enable use on aircraft and vehicles and for ground combat. Manufacturing and delivery of the weapons is requested. No estimated value, deadline, or detailed procedure is stated in the information available, and interested suppliers should consult the official tender documents for further details.

Description

Bei dem MG6 handelt es sich um eine fremdangetriebene, sechsläufige Maschinewaffen nach dem Gatlingprinzip. Die Basiswaffe bildet den Grundstock des Systems Maschinengewehr MG6. Die Ergänzungssätze (parallele Beschaffungen) ermöglichen es die Waffe für den Luftfahrzeug- u. Fahrzeugbetrieb sowie den Erdkampf nutzbar zu machen. Herstellung und Lieferung Maschinengewehr Klasse Mittel hohe Kadenz Kal 7,62 x 51 mm (MG6).

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Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU)

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What this buyer has paid before

Based on 4 comparable contracts this buyer awarded in this sector over the last 4 years.

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    • Title: "Deutschland - Maschinengewehre - MG6 Basiswaffe" to "Deutschland – Maschinengewehre – MG6 Basiswaffe"
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