Kord (6P49)
Type: 12.7mm Heavy 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.
Operators
- Russia
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Vietnam
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