US Army Machine Gun T161E2, M60 Machine Gun Prototype

Caliber: 7.62mm
Action: Gas operated
Muzzle Velocity: 2,800 fps
Range: 1,900 yards
Rate of fire: 550 rounds per minute
Magazine Capacity: Belt feed 50 round belts
Barrel Length: 22 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 23 lbs
Year Built: 1952
Cost: $

Development of the T161E2 led to the acceptance of the production model of the M60 Machine Gun

This machine gun is the predecessor to the M-60 machine gun