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PKM vs Vickers Machine Gun
Side-by-side technical comparison
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Vickers Machine Gun
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
PKM
Vickers Machine Gun
Production
1969–present
1912–1968
Units produced
Over 1,000,000
Approximately 75,000
Specifications
Spec
PKM
Vickers Machine Gun
Overall length
1,173mm (46.2 in)
1156 mm
Barrel length
658mm (25.9 in)
724 mm
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
15.0 kg (gun only) / 23.0 kg (with water) / 38.0 kg (with tripod)
Magazine capacity
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
250-round fabric belt
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Short recoil, water-cooled
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Adjustable leaf rear, blade front
Calibers
PKM
Vickers Machine Gun