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MG 34 vs PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
MG 34
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
MG 34
PKM
Production
1934–1945
1969–present
Units produced
~577,000
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
MG 34
PKM
Overall length
1219 mm
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
627 mm
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
12.1 kg with bipod
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
50 or 250 rounds
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Recoil-operated, rotating bolt
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Full auto only
Sights
Iron sights adjustable rear
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
MG 34
—PKM