M250 light machine gun
| M250 | |
|---|---|
M250 with the XM157 fire-control system | |
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2022–present |
| Used by | U.S. Army |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 13 lb (5.9 kg) (with bipod) 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) (with suppressor and bipod) 6.77 lb (3.07 kg) (100-round pouch) |
| Length | 41.87 in (1,063 mm) (with suppressor) |
| Barrel length | 17.5 in (444 mm) |
| Caliber | .277 Fury (6.8×51mm Common) |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Rate of fire | ~800 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 30, 50, 100, or 200 rounds semi-rigid pouches |
The M250 is the U.S. military designation for the SIG LMG 6.8, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, belt-fed light machine gun designed by SIG Sauer for the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon Program in 2022 to replace the M249 light machine gun. The M250 light machine gun features a free-floating reinforced M-LOK handguard for direct accessory attachment onto the "negative space" (hollow slot) mounting points. The M250 began to be fielded in March 2024.