PKM — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The PKM is a 7.62×54mmR general-purpose machine gun introduced in 1969. It is a modernized PK variant with belt feed, gas operation, and a rotating bolt.
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Caliber | 7.62×54mmR |
| Weight (unloaded) | 7.500 kg |
| Length | 1203 mm |
| Barrel length | 605 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 100 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 700 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |