7.62x51mm Tank Machine Gun
Designed in the Soviet Union. The weapon remains in use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces and has also been exported extensively and produced in several other countries under license.
Type
Role
Country of Origin
Introduction
Note
The bolt and carrier design are similar to the AK-47 and other modernized Kalashnikov-pattern weapons, as is the stripping procedure performed to remove those mechanisms from the gun for cleaning. The bolt and bolt carrier are however oriented upside down compared to the AKM, with the piston and gas system being underneath the barrel. The rimmed 7.62×54mmR cartridges are set in a metal ammunition belt and are held against the shoulder inside non disintegrating looped links, leaving the rim exposed at the rear.
Calibre: 7,62 mm
Cartridge: 7,62×51 mm
Fire mode: continuous
Rate of fire: 700/800 rounds/min
Practical rate: 250max
Muzzle velocity: 840 m/s
Maximum effective firing range: 3800 m
Ammunition box capacity: 250 rounds
Barrel length: 722 mm
Overall length: 1098 mm
Weight without ammunition box: 10.5 kg
Principle of function: gas operated automatic machine gun
Barrel life: 15000 rounds
System life: 25000 rounds
Type of packaging
Quantity per pack
Number in a wooden case
Dimensions of a wooden case
Weight of the package
Weight of wooden case
Weight
Volume m3
UN Number
Hazard Class
7.62x51mm Tank Machine Gun
Description
Type
Role
Country of Origin
Introduction
Note
Designed in the Soviet Union. The weapon remains in use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces and has also been exported extensively and produced in several other countries under license.
The bolt and carrier design are similar to the AK-47 and other modernized Kalashnikov-pattern weapons, as is the stripping procedure performed to remove those mechanisms from the gun for cleaning. The bolt and bolt carrier are however oriented upside down compared to the AKM, with the piston and gas system being underneath the barrel. The rimmed 7.62×54mmR cartridges are set in a metal ammunition belt and are held against the shoulder inside non disintegrating looped links, leaving the rim exposed at the rear.
Technical data and Packaging
Calibre: 7,62 mm
Cartridge: 7,62×51 mm
Fire mode: continuous
Rate of fire: 700/800 rounds/min
Practical rate: 250max
Muzzle velocity: 840 m/s
Maximum effective firing range: 3800 m
Ammunition box capacity: 250 rounds
Barrel length: 722 mm
Overall length: 1098 mm
Weight without ammunition box: 10.5 kg
Principle of function: gas operated automatic machine gun
Barrel life: 15000 rounds
System life: 25000 rounds
Type of packaging
Quantity per pack
Number in a wooden case
Dimensions of a wooden case
Weight of the package
Weight of wooden case
Weight
Volume m3
UN Number
Hazard Class
your tactical choice
Let us help you succeed
Armatec offers a wide range of services in the defense and military supply fields. Our highly qualified specialists can assist with individual consultations and solutions to your specific needs.
Contact us