In 1968, the MG 3 was introduced and entered production. Compared to the MG 1A3, the MG 3 features an improved feeding mechanism with a belt retaining pawl to hold the belt up to the gun when the top cover plate is lifted, an added anti-aircraft sight and a new ammunition box.

Jan 7, 2014 · A modernization kit will allow existing MG3 inventory to be upgraded to the MG3KWS. It adds picatinny rails for optics and accessories, an adjustable stock, improved sling and a very nifty fore grip that doubles as a carry handle.

Jan 8, 2014 · A modernization kit will allow existing MG3 inventory to be upgraded to the MG3KWS. It adds picatinny rails for optics and accessories, an adjustable stock, improved sling and a very nifty fore grip that doubles as a carry handle.

The MG3KWS (German; Kampfwertsteigerung, or Combat Improvements) is a modernized variant of the MG3, developed by Rheinmetall and Tactical Groups. It was ultimately designed as a substitute until the Heckler & Koch HK121 or MG5, a 7.62×51mm NATO variant of the MG4 can fully supplant all MG3s currently in service.

The most interest-gathering of these was the MG3 KWS, a modernized, ‘tacticool’ variant of the venerable MG3 GPMG, with a totally new shoulder stock (with adjustable cheek piece, shoulder rest and adjustable rear monopod).

May 17, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Rheinmetall MG3 (Maschinengewehr Modell 3) General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) including pictures.

Das MG3 ist das 1969 eingeführte Standard maschinengewehr (MG) der Bundeswehr. Es ist eine Weiterentwicklung des deutschen Maschinengewehrs MG 42 aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Hergestellt wurde es von der Firma Rheinmetall. Das MG3 wurde in zahlreiche Staaten exportiert.

Feb 24, 2021 · First they created the world’s best (and only?) full authentically detailed replica of the HK21 machine-gun, now they’ve converted a G&G MG42 replica into a stunning rendition of the modernized and upgraded MG3-KWS (Kampfwertsteigerung / “Combat Improved”) developed by Rheinmetall and Tactics Group.

KWS 是“战斗改进”（Kampfwertsteigerung）的缩写，通过这套改件能把原有的 MG3 升级至 MG3 KWS 标准。 大概是受到 HK121 等新机枪的冲击， MG3 已显老态，但光是把德国联邦国防军现有的 MG3 全部换成 HK121 就得付一大笔钱。 所以莱茵金属公司联同联邦国防军一起研制了这套升级改件。 升级改件包括卡汀尼导轨、带支肩板的可调整枪托、新的枪背带还有可折叠的提把/前握把等，公开还示的 MG3 KWS 的外表还涂上当前流行的沙黄色。 沙色外表的MG3KWS. 可调 …

Aug 24, 2013 · Bonn (ww) Rheinmetall, die Frankfurter Tactics Group und Sport Systeme Dittrich haben das Projekt MG3 Kampfwertsteigerung weiter vorangebracht. MG3 KWS. Foto: Tactics-Group. Das Projekt, das bereits auf der Enforcetac 2013 und dem Rheinmetall Infanteriesymposium 2013 für Aufsehen sorgte, wird unterdessen in zwei Ausbaustufen eingeteilt.