Post by Koyote on Mar 16, 2009 11:30:56 GMT -5
M60E4 and Mk 43 Mod 0/1
This firearm is the latest generation of the M60 family and incorporates a number of improvements over other versions. Externally, it looks somewhat like the M60E3, but it has other internal changes and improvements. It features a different forward grip and is also a more reliable weapon than the other M60s. The M60E4/Mk 43 has higher pull for the belt, and is available in a variety of configurations. It is also possible to convert some older models to this standard. The M60E4 and Mk 43 were primarily developed in the 1990s. First the E4, and soon after the Mk 43—these early Mk 43 had some distinct differences from the E4 (such as a duckbill flash suppressor), though by the 2000s these distinctions seemed to have ended.
This version also has another designation under the Navy, Mk 43 Mod 0. The Mk 43 Mod 0 was developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs to replace their existing stock of M60E3 machine guns fitted with shorter "assault barrels". These weapons are identical to standard M60E4s, with the exception of the barrel length, and can be used either as suppressive fire or direct fire weapons, at least in terms of theory and training. The Mk 43 Mod 1 adds significantly more rail attachment points to the weapon's receiver cover and handguard.
The M60E4 and Mk 43 versions are roughly similar, although they are only part of the same family. While it might be fair to say that the Mk 43 are a type of M60E4, there are technical differences between any given M60E4 model. Early Mk 43s have certain differences over M60E4 from the same period, the most obvious being the duck-bill flash hider and different handguard. Current Mk 43s do not have these differences however, and the U.S. Ordnance website states in their FAQ, as of 2005, that the "M60E4 and the Mk43 are the same weapon system".
The M60E4 was pitted against the (then called) M240E4 in Army trials during the 1990s for new medium machine gun for the infantry, in a competition to replace the decades-old M60s. The M240E4 won, and was then classified as the M240B. This led to 1,000 existing M240 being sent to Fabrique Nationale for an overhaul and a special kit that modified them for use on ground (such as a stock, a rail, etc.). Afterwards, procurement contracts were let in the late 1990s for all-new M240B models. However, a new feature was added: a hydraulic buffer system to reduce the felt recoil similar to the M60 was incorporated. While the M240B had been more reliable in the tests, it was a few pounds heavier than the M60E4.
The M60E4 is not just another version, but a whole update to the series, that is also available in many of the previous configurations, such as a co-axial weapon. Kits are also offered to convert older models to the E4 standard.
Information taken from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M60E4#M60E4_and_Mk_43_Mod_0.2F1
Now for the airsoft version
From the moment I opened up the box I was impressed with this gun, I honestly think it out performs both my echo 1 249 and my TSD RPK which are both very relaible aeg's. What impress me the most is that the ARES M60E4 doesn't weight as much as my 249 para which really surpised me since the echo 1 is a bit smaller. But the ARES M60E4 is mostly aluminum which makes it alot lighter then the 249.
Now for the guts of this aeg, yes it does have a metal gear box it is basicly a rebranded star but unlike the star aeg's it has a full metal gear box as stated above. It's also easiy to upgrade just like the echo 1 249 para along with the metal gear box it has a very nice feature that I wish most other aeg's had, it has a spring release which is nice since it will take the tension off the spring.
Now for the box magazine, it's a bit different I will say that it's actuly powered by the aeg's battery it's self which in a way is nice cause you don't have to worry about buying a ton of AA like the 249 saws. Another nice feature is that the box magazine holds 4,000 bb's which last a very long time, cause heck I played for 5 hours are last game and never had to fill the box magazine once, only negative thing about the box magazine is that it's hard to put on the gun.
There is one negative thing about this gun that upsets me, the inner barrel has some kinda coating on it which will come off as you fire, this caused a massive jam in the inner barrel, but this is an easiy thing to fix, i'd highly suggest getting a different barrel if you buy the ARES M60E4.
Specs
MODEL : M60E4
DESCRIPTION : ALUMINUM HOUSING, OUTER BARREL, FLASH HIDER, QUICK DETECH IN/OUT BARREL, ADJUSTABLE BIPOD IN 3 STEPS, HIGH CAPACITY (4000 RDS) POWER FEED BOX MAG., 7.62MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE BELT INCLUDED
TYPE : AEG
MATERIAL : NYLON FIBER + AL ALLOY
MOTOR : High torque flat motor
LENGTH (mm) : 928
WEIGHT (g) : 6350
FIRING MODE : Full AUTO, SEMI, SAFE
MAGAZINE (rds, 6mm) : 4000 (box mag.)
HOP UP : ADJUSTBLE
VELOCITY (fps) : 350-380
BATTERY : 9.6 V, 3300 mAH
Pros
Metal gear box
high rate of fire
large box magazine
metal and aluminum parts
380 fps
light weight
Cons
box magazine is tricky to get on
inner barrel has some kind of coating that will peel off.
All and all I highly suggest buying this AEG if you are looking for an M60 aeg variant.
This firearm is the latest generation of the M60 family and incorporates a number of improvements over other versions. Externally, it looks somewhat like the M60E3, but it has other internal changes and improvements. It features a different forward grip and is also a more reliable weapon than the other M60s. The M60E4/Mk 43 has higher pull for the belt, and is available in a variety of configurations. It is also possible to convert some older models to this standard. The M60E4 and Mk 43 were primarily developed in the 1990s. First the E4, and soon after the Mk 43—these early Mk 43 had some distinct differences from the E4 (such as a duckbill flash suppressor), though by the 2000s these distinctions seemed to have ended.
This version also has another designation under the Navy, Mk 43 Mod 0. The Mk 43 Mod 0 was developed for the U.S. Navy SEALs to replace their existing stock of M60E3 machine guns fitted with shorter "assault barrels". These weapons are identical to standard M60E4s, with the exception of the barrel length, and can be used either as suppressive fire or direct fire weapons, at least in terms of theory and training. The Mk 43 Mod 1 adds significantly more rail attachment points to the weapon's receiver cover and handguard.
The M60E4 and Mk 43 versions are roughly similar, although they are only part of the same family. While it might be fair to say that the Mk 43 are a type of M60E4, there are technical differences between any given M60E4 model. Early Mk 43s have certain differences over M60E4 from the same period, the most obvious being the duck-bill flash hider and different handguard. Current Mk 43s do not have these differences however, and the U.S. Ordnance website states in their FAQ, as of 2005, that the "M60E4 and the Mk43 are the same weapon system".
The M60E4 was pitted against the (then called) M240E4 in Army trials during the 1990s for new medium machine gun for the infantry, in a competition to replace the decades-old M60s. The M240E4 won, and was then classified as the M240B. This led to 1,000 existing M240 being sent to Fabrique Nationale for an overhaul and a special kit that modified them for use on ground (such as a stock, a rail, etc.). Afterwards, procurement contracts were let in the late 1990s for all-new M240B models. However, a new feature was added: a hydraulic buffer system to reduce the felt recoil similar to the M60 was incorporated. While the M240B had been more reliable in the tests, it was a few pounds heavier than the M60E4.
The M60E4 is not just another version, but a whole update to the series, that is also available in many of the previous configurations, such as a co-axial weapon. Kits are also offered to convert older models to the E4 standard.
Information taken from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M60E4#M60E4_and_Mk_43_Mod_0.2F1
Now for the airsoft version
From the moment I opened up the box I was impressed with this gun, I honestly think it out performs both my echo 1 249 and my TSD RPK which are both very relaible aeg's. What impress me the most is that the ARES M60E4 doesn't weight as much as my 249 para which really surpised me since the echo 1 is a bit smaller. But the ARES M60E4 is mostly aluminum which makes it alot lighter then the 249.
Now for the guts of this aeg, yes it does have a metal gear box it is basicly a rebranded star but unlike the star aeg's it has a full metal gear box as stated above. It's also easiy to upgrade just like the echo 1 249 para along with the metal gear box it has a very nice feature that I wish most other aeg's had, it has a spring release which is nice since it will take the tension off the spring.
Now for the box magazine, it's a bit different I will say that it's actuly powered by the aeg's battery it's self which in a way is nice cause you don't have to worry about buying a ton of AA like the 249 saws. Another nice feature is that the box magazine holds 4,000 bb's which last a very long time, cause heck I played for 5 hours are last game and never had to fill the box magazine once, only negative thing about the box magazine is that it's hard to put on the gun.
There is one negative thing about this gun that upsets me, the inner barrel has some kinda coating on it which will come off as you fire, this caused a massive jam in the inner barrel, but this is an easiy thing to fix, i'd highly suggest getting a different barrel if you buy the ARES M60E4.
Specs
MODEL : M60E4
DESCRIPTION : ALUMINUM HOUSING, OUTER BARREL, FLASH HIDER, QUICK DETECH IN/OUT BARREL, ADJUSTABLE BIPOD IN 3 STEPS, HIGH CAPACITY (4000 RDS) POWER FEED BOX MAG., 7.62MM DUMMY CARTRIDGE BELT INCLUDED
TYPE : AEG
MATERIAL : NYLON FIBER + AL ALLOY
MOTOR : High torque flat motor
LENGTH (mm) : 928
WEIGHT (g) : 6350
FIRING MODE : Full AUTO, SEMI, SAFE
MAGAZINE (rds, 6mm) : 4000 (box mag.)
HOP UP : ADJUSTBLE
VELOCITY (fps) : 350-380
BATTERY : 9.6 V, 3300 mAH
Pros
Metal gear box
high rate of fire
large box magazine
metal and aluminum parts
380 fps
light weight
Cons
box magazine is tricky to get on
inner barrel has some kind of coating that will peel off.
All and all I highly suggest buying this AEG if you are looking for an M60 aeg variant.