PKP Pecheneg

PKP Pecheneg

Type: Machine Gun

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Russia

Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya

Overview

Modernized 7.62x54mmR belt-fed general purpose machine gun replacing the PKM. Features forced-air barrel cooling system that eliminates the need for barrel changes during sustained fire, carrying handle, and Picatinny rail for optics. Cyclic rate of 650-800 rpm with effective range of 1,500 meters. Bullpup variant Pecheneg-SP developed for vehicle and fortification use.

Technical Specifications

length_m1.145
weight_kg8.2
caliber_mm7.62
caliber_type7.62x54mmR
belt_capacity200
rate_of_fire_rpm650
effective_range_m1500
muzzle_velocity_ms825

Operators

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