The M60 is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed, automatic machine gun that fires from the open-bolt position. Chambered for 7.62mm rounds, its design was created using many concepts introduced during World War II, including manufacture from stamped metal sheets (allowing easy mass production), a pistol grip, stock, and a semi-bullpup design, where most of the weapon's action occupies the stock.[1] It is easily distinguished by its distinctive barrel shroud and barrel with integrated front post (a source of issues for gun crews, as replacing the barrel removes the calibration). It is a reliable, battle-proven design prized around the world. It saw extensive use by the United States and her allies in the latter half of the 20th century as a result.[2][3]
Characteristics[]
The M60 becomes available around the time the M249 SAW comes into use and as such, takes a backseat to its younger brother. A combination of lower damage and higher Strength requirements sees to that.
Locations[]
St. Louis, 1 carried by Supermutant near remains of Fang Squad
↑Fallout 2 item description: "{38700}{}{M60}" "{38701}{}{This relatively light machine gun was prized by militaries around for world for its high rate of fire. This reliable, battlefield-proven design, was used on vehicles and for squad level fire-support. Min ST: 7.}" (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
↑Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel item description: "name_m60Heavy = {M60}" "desc_m60Heavy = {The 7.62mm M-60 saw widespread use with U.S. and allied forces during the latter half of the 20th Century as a light machine gun. It could also be mounted on vehicles.}" (Items.txt)
