M60E4
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| Name | M60E4 |
| Origin |  United States
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| Manufacturer | Saco Defense, U.S. Ordnance |
| Appearances | MGS4 |
| Weight | 23.1 lb (10.5 kg) |
| Length | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Barrel Length | 42.4 in (108 cm) |
| Width | 4.8 in (12.2 cm) |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm |
| Caliber | 7.62 mm (0.308 in) |
| Action | Gas-operated, open bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
| Feed System | Disintegrating belt with M13 Links |
The M60 light machine gun was introduced in 1957 to replace the Browning Automatic Rifle and M1919A6, providing a large amount of suppression fire capability thanks to its belt fed ammunition system. While the original weapon was frequently replaced by M240 series of light machine gunes due to reliability concerns by many branches of the military, the latest variant, the M60E4, features a number of improvements over the original. All variants of the M60 fire 7.62mm x 51mm NATO rounds from a one hundred round side fed box magazine
[edit] In Game
The M60E4 featured in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots,is actually a U.S Navy Mk.43 Mod.1,and occasionally used by PMC's as a fire support weapon. The M60E4 can be modified in four ways, with a dot scope, 4x scope, two types of fore grips, and a laser aiming module. The E4, with its sheer rate of fire, power per shot, and modularity, make it an effective, if bulky, choice for mowing groups of soldiers, although it should be noted that it cuts down on the players sprint speed. Curiously, it's also one of the few weapons that makes Snake scream like Rambo when he starts firing at enemy soldiers. Also due to its high stopping power and large clip it works well as a anti-air weapon.
