Daewoo K6

S&T Motiv (formerly Daewoo Precision Industries) · Machine-Gun · In Production · 1990

Weight (empty)38150 g (1345.7 oz)
Overall Length1656 mm (65.20")
Barrel Length1143 mm (45.00")
Magazine Capacity100 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity890 m/s (2920 fps)
Muzzle Energy16600 J (12244 ft·lbf)
Effective Range1830 m (2001 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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)