FN MAG / M240 vs PKP Pecheneg

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FN MAG / M240

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PKP Pecheneg

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Overview

Spec

FN MAG / M240

PKP Pecheneg

Manufacturer

FN Herstal

Degtyarev Plant (ZiD)

Country

Belgium

Russia

Production

1958–present

2001–present

Units produced

Over 200,000

Unknown

Specifications

Spec

FN MAG / M240

PKP Pecheneg

Overall length

1,263mm (49.7 in)

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Barrel length

630mm (24.8 in) standard

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Weight

12.5 kg (27.6 lb) M240B with bipod

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Magazine capacity

M13 disintegrating link belt, typically 50 or 100 rounds

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Action type

Gas-operated, open bolt

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Trigger type

Full auto only

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Sights

Adjustable iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

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Calibers

FN MAG / M240

7.62x51mm NATO

PKP Pecheneg

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FN MAG / M240 PKP Pecheneg

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