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FN MAG / M240 vs PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
FN MAG / M240
Other WeaponsIn production
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
FN MAG / M240
PKM
Production
1958–present
1969–present
Units produced
Over 200,000
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
FN MAG / M240
PKM
Overall length
1,263mm (49.7 in)
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
630mm (24.8 in) standard
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds
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
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
FN MAG / M240
PKM