7.62 KK PKM

The Finnish PKM´s came with the east German BMP-1/2 infantry fighting vehicles Finland bought in the 90´s from the unified Germany. But later on they have also spread to other units replacing KvKK, these later PKM´s have been bought directly from Russia. Generally they are well liked weapons because of their firepower and the better reliability compared to to the light machine gun KvKK. It is also mure suitable in the sustained fire role than KvKK.


Calibre: 7,62 x 54R
V0: 825 m/s
Weigth: 8,99 kg
Length: 1173 mm
Length of barrel 658 mm
Feeding belt: 100, 200 or 250 rounds
Rate of fire: 650 rpm

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