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The Zastava M09 is a copy of the PKM with black synthetic furniture, chambered in 5.56x45 NATO ammo. The Zastava M10 is a variant of the M09 with a solid stock. The Zastava M10 is a variant of the M09 with a solid stock.
When conducting a long firefight, it can safely fire up to 1000 rounds of ammunition per hour without degrading the combat characteristics and reducing the life of the barrel. In general, the PKP Pecheneg retained up to 80% parts commonality with the PKM. A steel jacket encloses the barrel from the front of the trunnion to the muzzle.
The Zastava M84 is a general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Zastava Arms. [2] [3] It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed and fully automatic shoulder-fired weapon.The M84 is a licensed copy of the Soviet Union's PKM, with a few differences such as a differently shaped stock, and a slightly longer and heavier barrel which has slightly different measurements at the gas port and forward ...
PKM: General-purpose machine gun: 7.62×54mmR: Main service general-purpose machine gun [4]: 319 NSV "Utyos" Heavy machine gun: 12.7×108mm: Main service heavy machine gun [4]: 323 DShKM: Heavy machine gun: Being replaced by the NSV machine gun. [4]: 323 KPV-14.5: Heavy machine gun: 14.5×114mm: Base for anti-aircraft guns [4]: 323–324
The fifth and last character detailed the packing method (Cartons, Bandoleers, or Belts / Links) and container type used (M1917 Rifle Ammunition Packing Box, M23 Ammo Crate, etc.) and was designated by a letter. The AIC was replaced by the FSN (Federal Stock Number) in 1958, which later became the NSN (National Stock Number) in 1975.
STrL-5.56 is the exact domestic copy. Uses PKM handle. Manufactured locally at Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI). Domestic copy is designated as STrL-7.62, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Has foldable stock, PKM handle, 1913 picatinny rail, and fluted barrel that can quickly be swapped. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. FN Minimi Mk3: Light machine gun
This type of belt consists of a design that can be reused, as it does not fall apart during function, similar to a feed strip. This is found only on a few types of machine guns still in use, such as the Soviet DShK , RPD , PK , the Russian RPL-20 , PKP Pecheneg , the German MG 34 , MG 42 , MG 3 , Chinese QJY-88 , and the British Vickers , which ...
The PKM was lighter than its predecessor, at 7.5 kg, making it even easier to issue the weapon to squad machine gunners as necessary. [7] In the US, there was a significant gap between the weight and firepower of the 2.89 kg M16 and either the 10.5 kg M60 or 12.5 kg M240 .