HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) vs PKM

2015–present

1969–present

Limited

Over 1,000,000

1,067mm (42 in) stock extended

1,173mm (46.2 in)

508mm (20 in)

658mm (25.9 in)

5.4 kg (12 lb) empty

7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only

20 or 30-round detachable box

100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts

Gas-operated, open bolt (auto) / closed bolt (semi)

Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt

Selective fire

Full auto only

Full-length Picatinny rail for optics, backup iron sights

Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m