In modern combat methods, light tanks have become the most important firepower support in infantry squads. The Russian-made PKM light machine gun is loved by many soldiers and professionals for its excellent quality and excellent quality. This article will give you an in-depth analysis of this widely talked about light assault rifle and give you a glimpse of its unique charm.
Introduction to the PKM submachine gun:
PKM was developed by the Russian army in the late 20th century62 mm multi-purpose machine gun, mainly used to replace the old PK type rifles.
Its compact structure, light weight, high shooting accuracy, suitable for infantry squads in different battlefield conditions.
Technical indicators: Caliber: 762 mm
Initial speed: 820 m s
Range: 1 kilometer.
Theoretical rate of fire: six hundred and fifty rounds per minute.
Automatic mode: Induced air.
Locking mode: Rotary.
Overall length: 1150 mm
Barrel length: 530 mm
Weight of the full length excluding the magazine: 430 kg
Ammunition** form: chain or magazine.
Historical event: The PKM submachine gun was developed in the late 20th century. Against this background, the Russian army realized that the current PK series could no longer meet the needs of today's war, and proposed a new light **.
PKM is a new generation of main battle equipment in the Russian army, which has been tested and improved many times before it can stand out from many excellent products.
Applicable conditions: The PKM submachine gun is suitable for all kinds of complex terrain, such as jungles, mountains, cities, etc. PKM can provide strong fire support to infantry units in different combat environments, such as attack, defense, and encounter.
In addition, PKM can also be used as an armored vehicle, ** and other combat platforms to carry out long-range strikes against ground mobile units and the Air Force.
PKM is typical of the Soviet era, and in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian armed forces are still equipped with PKM. Although the PKM has been designed for some years, it is still a reliable and effective fire support tool in the context of the war in Ukraine.
The PKM is one of the most popular in the war in Ukraine** because of its fast rate of fire, high reliability, and ease of maintenance. This kind of ** can provide sustained high-intensity firepower, which is very effective both in defense and offense.
In addition, PKM 762 mm caliber 54 mm caliber bullets are also more common in the Ukrainian Army, so replenishment in this area is not a problem.
This also allowed PKM to continue to play an important role in the battle.
Light machine guns and other machine guns.
The PKM light machine gun has the following advantages over other types of light machine guns:
High Hit Rate: PKM uses advanced production technology and high-quality materials, which ensures the stability of the gun and improves the hit rate of the gun.
High reliability: PKM is capable of working in harsh terrain and harsh terrain, which guarantees combat capability.
Adaptability: PKM can choose different ammunition feeding modes, whether it is cartridge belt feed or cartridge feed, it can react flexibly in battle.
Easy maintenance: PKM has the characteristics of compact structure, easy disassembly and assembly, easy repair and maintenance, etc., which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of on-site maintenance.
But PKM also has its drawbacks. For example, its mass is relatively large, which puts some pressure on fighters who have been carrying the battle for a long time. In addition, the launch speed of PKM is very fast, and it is easy to cause excessive recoil when firing in bursts, thus reducing the stability of the launch.
In general, the Russian PKM is one of the best in today's war, and it has won unanimous praise for its excellent quality and excellent quality.
In future battles, PKM will continue to provide strong fire support to Russian infantry regiments, which is an indispensable one. If you like other guns, or have other ideas, please leave a comment below. Thank you** and see you next time!