Support Equipment

DM6 linked ammunition belt

Also known as
  • DM6
  • DM-6
  • M13 linked ammunition belt
  • 7.62x51 DM6 belt
  • HK21 DM6 belt
  • M13-compatible DM6 links

The DM6 linked ammunition belt is a German 7.62x51 mm disintegrating metallic link belt associated with HK21-family machine guns. HK21 references name DM6 as the German counterpart to the American M13 linked ammunition belt, and Small Arms Review notes that HK21E rifles can feed from M13 or DM6 link belts.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
West Germany / Germany
Type
German disintegrating metallic link ammunition belt
Service note
Cold War-era German accessory standard still sold for HK21-family use
Unit cost
$24.95 reported retail price for a 50-link DM6/M13 starter-tab set
Produced
Cold War-era pattern; current retail listings remain available

Specifications

Cartridge
7.62x51 mm NATO / .308
Link type
Disintegrating metallic link
Documented belt form
50-round starter-tab belt set
Material
Steel
Compatibility
HK21-family belt feed; HK21 references identify DM6 as the German counterpart to M13 links
Compatible Machine Guns

HK21 references identify DM6 as the German counterpart to M13 links, and HK21-family parts lists describe DM6/M13 starter-tab belt sets.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
HK21 general-purpose machine gun, 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, Infantry WeaponsHK21 general-purpose machine gunGeneral-purpose machine gun

The HK21 entry documents belt feed using disintegrating M13 or DM6 links.

Sources: The HK21E Machine Gun

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
Associated with HK21-family belt feed and M13-compatible 7.62x51 link belts.
Used by
HK21-family machine guns
Related Weapon Systems

Sources