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From Muskets to Drones: 15 Iconic Weapons of U.S. Warfare

Darren September 12, 2025 7 min
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11. M60 Machine Gun

11. M60 Machine Gun
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The M60 machine gun, introduced in 1957, provided U.S. troops with a versatile, belt-fed weapon capable of delivering sustained fire. Its adaptability as a squad automatic weapon supported infantry advances during the Vietnam War and beyond. Despite being largely replaced by the M240 in the 1990s, the M60 remains in use by specialized units, including U.S. Navy SEALs. For more details, refer to Military.com’s overview of the M60 machine gun. (military.com)

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