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FN M249 SAW vs PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN M249 SAW
Other WeaponsIn production
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
FN M249 SAW
PKM
Production
1984–present
1969–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
FN M249 SAW
PKM
Overall length
1,041mm (40.75 in)
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
465mm (18.3 in)
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) empty, 10 kg (22 lb) with 200 rounds
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
100 or 200-round belt, STANAG magazine compatible
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only (M249), full auto/semi (Minimi)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
FN M249 SAW
PKM