AIA-LMG-5.56×45-Mk1-[BL]

5.56×45 NATO Belt-fed LMG

Lightweight 5.56
machine-gun system

A light machine-gun platform built around the 5.56×45 mm NATO
calibre. The published configuration combines long-stroke gas operation,
left-side belt feed, a 16-inch barrel and adjustable stock geometry in a
balanced 7.8 kg package:
5.56×45 mm NATO architecture.

5.56×45 NATO
Long-stroke gas piston
Fully automatic
16-inch barrel

Light machine-gun architecture

The platform combines left-side belt feed, a 16-inch barrel, adjustable stock geometry and a full-automatic fire-control system in a balanced LMG assembly.

Long-stroke gas system

A long-stroke gas piston and rotating-bolt locking system form the operating architecture of the platform.

Belt-fed supply

Left-side belt feeding is paired with manufacturer-listed 50-, 100- and 200-round container options.

Adjustable support system

A five-position telescopic stock, three-position cheek rest and three-height folding bipod support configurable geometry.

Cold-hammer-forged barrel

The 406 mm barrel is cold-hammer forged, internally chrome-lined and externally manganese-phosphate treated.

5.56 mm balance and adjustability

The platform measures 900 mm with the stock retracted and 1,000 mm with it extended. Published overall height is 235 mm, while empty weight is 7,800 g excluding the magazine.

Published performance data lists a cyclic rate of 750–950 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s, with effective-range figures stated separately for point and area targets.

Type5.56×45 mm NATO belt-fed light machine-gun platform

Firing controlsSafe / full automatic; 35–70 N trigger pull

Calibre5.56×45 mm NATO

Feed systemBelt-fed

Barrel length406 mm / 16”

Feed directionLeft side

Belt container options50, 100 or 200 rounds

Overall length900 mm stock retracted; 1,000 mm extended

Overall height235 mm

Empty weight7,800 g; magazine excluded

Rifling1:7” twist; six grooves, right-hand

Sight radius529 mm

Performance750–950 rpm; 900 m/s

Muzzle device optionsA2 Birdcage; M15×1 muzzle thread

Manufacturer-stated range600 m point target; 800 m area target

Licence-controlled firearm

Sale, possession, transfer, transport and use are permitted only in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. This information never replaces the official manual, safety instructions or legal obligations. Specifications may vary by configuration and authorised ammunition type.

Bunker Storage

Certification

Defense Cluster Bruineveld Netherlands

Headquarters – R&D Center Tilburg Netherlands

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