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PKM vs SIG MG 338
Side-by-side technical comparison
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
SIG MG 338
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
PKM
SIG MG 338
Production
1969–present
2016–present
Units produced
Over 1,000,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
PKM
SIG MG 338
Overall length
1,173mm (46.2 in)
1219 mm
Barrel length
658mm (25.9 in)
610 mm (24 inch)
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
5.9 kg
Magazine capacity
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
50 or 100 round belt
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Picatinny rail for optics, backup iron sights
Calibers
PKM
SIG MG 338