MG 42 MG 3
Caliber 7,92x57 7,62x51
Weigth 11,6 kg (gun) + 20,5 kg (Lafette 42 trpod) 10,5 (gun) + various tripods
Length 1219 mm 1225 mm Length of barrel 533 mm 565 mm
Feed belt belt
Rate of fire 1200 - 1500 rounds per minute 700-800 or 1100-1200 rounds per mniute