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M134 Minigun vs PKM
M134 Minigun
vs
PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
M134 Minigun
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In production
PKM
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In production
Overview
Spec
M134 Minigun
PKM
Manufacturer
General Electric (later Dillon Aero, Garwood Industries)
Kalashnikov Concern (various manufacturers)
Country
United States
Soviet Union / Russia
Production
1963–present
1969–present
Units produced
Unknown
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
M134 Minigun
PKM
Overall length
800 mm (31.5 in)
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
559 mm (22 in) per barrel
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
29.50 kg (65 lb) gun only
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
Linked ammunition, typically 1,000-4,000 rounds
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Electric-driven rotary
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Electric solenoid or dual spade grips
Full auto only
Sights
Reflex or iron sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
M134 Minigun
7.62x51mm NATO
PKM
7.62x54mmR
M134 Minigun
PKM
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