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Hotchkiss M1914 vs PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
Hotchkiss M1914
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
Hotchkiss M1914
PKM
Production
1914–1940
1969–present
Units produced
Approximately 65,000
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
Hotchkiss M1914
PKM
Overall length
1270 mm
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
780 mm
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
23.6 kg (gun only) / 46.0 kg (with tripod)
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
24 or 30 round feed strips
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Gas-operated, piston
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable leaf rear, blade front
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
Hotchkiss M1914
PKM