U.S. Ordnance M60E4 7.62x51 light machine gun
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Machine gun7.62x51mm NATO
Mk 43 Mod 1 — machine gun chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO. Ergonomics 29, recoil 107 vertical and 502 horizontal, 550 rounds per minute. Fire modes: full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | machine gun |
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Ergonomics | 29 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 107 / 502 |
| Rate of fire | 550 RPM |
| Fire modes | full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 5.763 kg |
| Mod slots | 8 |
| Flea Market price | 78,758 ₽ |
In-game description
The M60E4 (Mk 43 Mod 1) is a 7.62x51 caliber light machine gun, a modification of the M60E3 with a more reliable trigger mechanism, ability to attach optics, and a number of other improvements. The M60 was nicknamed "The Pig" due to its bulky size and design flaws. Despite its disadvantages, variants of the M60 are still used in some military units. Manufactured by U.S. Ordnance.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 8 options in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 65 | 85 % | 930 m/s | — | |
| 73 | 60 | 79 % | 899 m/s | — | |
| 75 | 55 | 74 % | 838 m/s | — | |
| 80 | 43 | 67 % | 838 m/s | — | |
| 82 | 42 | 65 % | 838 m/s | — | |
| 83 | 37 | 56 % | 800 m/s | 507 ₽ |
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What caliber is Mk 43 Mod 1?
Machine gun chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO: the game has 8 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for Mk 43 Mod 1?
By penetration — M993 (penetration 65, damage 70), by damage — Ultra Nosler (105). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
How much does it cost?
About 78,758 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 63,423 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 29, vertical recoil 107 and horizontal recoil 502, 550 rounds per minute, fire modes: full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
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