[2] This is achieved by ammo container made of plastic composites, lighter tripod, and more elaborate scope.
[3] The machine gun is fitted with its own bipod attached to the receiver and can be carried by one infantry or served by a crew of two.
[4] The machine gun is an open-bolt and advanced primer ignition blowback mechanism with a recoiling barrel.
[6] The weapon features several improvements to reduce weight, mitigate recoil and increase accuracy.
The new 12.7mm armor-piercing incendiary round made of special alloy only weighs 100 grams.