PKT Russian 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
PKT
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Basic Information
Name
PKT Russian 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Designation
PKT
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1968
Description
The PKT is a solenoid-fired coaxial version of PK to replace the SGMT Goryunov vehicle-mounted machine gun. Modifications include the removal of the stock, a longer and heavier barrel, a gas regulator, and an electric solenoid trigger. The PKT is usually fed from 250-round ammunition boxes. The PKT barrel assembly weighs 3.23 kg (7.1 lb) and can fire up to 500 rounds in rapid-fire scenarios before it has to be replaced for another barrel or allowed to cool down to prevent unacceptable wear of the bore.
Variants
PKS
For heavier employment, the PKS ("PK Mounted") is based on the Samozhenkov 6T2 tripod mount. The PK and 6T2 tripod weigh 16.5 kg (36.38 lb).
PKM
The PKM (ПК Модернизированный: "Kalashnikov's Machine-gun Modernized"), was adopted into service in 1969. The PKM is a modernized, product-improved version of the PK. The upgrades, primarily aimed at reducing the weight, simplifying production, and facilitating easier operation. The receiver cover became more rigid due to lengthwise ribs.
PKMN
The PKMN (ПКМ Ночной: "PKM Night-Vision") is a variant that can mount a night sight for low-visibility operations. The PKMN-1 can thus mount the multi-model NSPU-3 (1PN51) night vision scope while the PKMN-2 can mount the multi-model NSPUM (1PN58) night vision scope. It can also be fitted with the 1PN93 series passive night sights.
PKMS
For heavier employment, the PKMS (ПКМ Станковый: "PKM Mounted") is mounted on the Stepanov 6T5 tripod mount. The PKM and 6T5 tripod weigh 12 kg (26.46 lb)
PKMSN
The PKMSN (ПКМС Ночной: "PKMS Night-Vision") is similarly to the PKMN a special model of the tripod-mounted variant that can mount night sights for low-visibility operations.
PKMT
Modernized version of PKT
PKP Pecheneg
The PKP Pecheneg (6P41) (2001) is a further development and modification of the PKM. It has a heavy fixed barrel encased in a radial cooling sleeve that uses forced-air cooling, much like the Lewis Gun of World War I.
Main Weapon System
System
Name
PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces.
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
Proliferation
1 Million +
Max Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Effective Rate of Fire
250-300 rds/min
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Length (Overall)
1,203 mm
Length (Barrel)
605 mm
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Effective Firing Range (With Sight Adjustments)
100-1,500 m
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Note
The PKT can be controlled remotely and is slaved to the main gun,
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
57-N-323S
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Muzzle Velocity
855 m/s
Muzzle Energy
3,509 J
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
90 mm
Basic Load
2,500 ea
Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
7N13 (AP)
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Muzzle Velocity
855 m/s
Muzzle Energy
3,436 J
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
90 mm
Basic Load
2,500 ea
Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
7BZ3 (API)
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR
Muzzle Velocity
834 m/s
Muzzle Energy
3,613 J
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
150 mm
Basic Load
2,500 ea
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (60)
Russia
China
Ukraine
Poland
India
Iran
North Korea
Czech Republic
Belarus
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
Gambia
Georgia
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Hungary
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Malawi
Mali
Malta
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Panama
Romania
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
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