Kord (6P49)
Type: Machine Gun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Overview
Modern 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun replacing the NSV Utyos. Weighs 25.5 kg on bipod — light enough for ground use unlike many .50 caliber weapons. Features improved accuracy through balanced recoil system, quick-change barrel, and 650-750 rpm cyclic rate. Mounted on vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and static positions. Effective against light armor, aircraft, and personnel at ranges exceeding 2,000 meters.
Technical Specifications
| feed | Belt-fed |
|---|---|
| length_m | 1.98 |
| variants | Ground (6P49), vehicle-mounted, aircraft |
| weight_kg | 25.5 |
| caliber_mm | 12.7 |
| rate_of_fire_rpm | 650 |
| effective_range_m | 2000 |
| muzzle_velocity_ms | 860 |
Operators
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Russia
- Vietnam
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