PKP Pecheneg
Type: Machine Gun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Overview
Modernized 7.62x54mmR belt-fed general purpose machine gun replacing the PKM. Features forced-air barrel cooling system that eliminates the need for barrel changes during sustained fire, carrying handle, and Picatinny rail for optics. Cyclic rate of 650-800 rpm with effective range of 1,500 meters. Bullpup variant Pecheneg-SP developed for vehicle and fortification use.
Technical Specifications
| length_m | 1.145 |
|---|---|
| weight_kg | 8.2 |
| caliber_mm | 7.62 |
| caliber_type | 7.62x54mmR |
| belt_capacity | 200 |
| rate_of_fire_rpm | 650 |
| effective_range_m | 1500 |
| muzzle_velocity_ms | 825 |
Operators
- Russia
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