Denel Land Systems unveiled the lightest 7.62×51mm NATO general- purpose machine gun (GPMG) at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2016.
The new weapon, designated the Denel DMG-5, currently weighs 8.4 kg, 20% lighter compared to the company’s current production GPMG, the Denel SS-77, weighing 10.3 kg.
The Feed Cover is equipped with a top mounted full length Picatinny rail to accommodate different optical day or night sights.
The front grip is equipped with three Picatinny rails to attach accessories like flashlights, laser pointers, etcetera.
[4] The DMG-5 CX is a longer heavy-barrelled version with spade grips for use in remotely controlled weapon stations, as a coaxial weapon on armoured vehicles, or flexible mounts on vehicles.