S&T Motiv (formerly Daewoo Precision Industries) · Machine-Gun · In Production · 1990
| Weight (empty) | 38150 g (1345.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1656 mm (65.20") |
| Barrel Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 100 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 890 m/s (2920 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16600 J (12244 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1830 m (2001 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12.7x99mm NATO
The Daewoo K6 is a South Korean license-built copy of the Browning M2HB heavy machine gun, manufactured by S&T Motiv (formerly Daewoo Precision Industries) since 1990. Chambered in 12.7x99mm NATO and fed from disintegrating-link belts, the K6 differs from the original M2 by incorporating fixed headspace and timing, eliminating the safety hazards associated with manual barrel-change adjustment. It is the standard heavy machine gun of the ROK Army, Marines, and Navy, mounted on infantry tripods, o...
Country of Origin: South Korea
Designer: S&T Motiv (M2HB licensed redesign)