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SGM Goryunov vs UK vz. 59
Side-by-side technical comparison
SGM Goryunov
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
UK vz. 59
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
SGM Goryunov
UK vz. 59
Production
1943–1960
1959–present
Units produced
Over 500,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
SGM Goryunov
UK vz. 59
Overall length
1120 mm
1,215mm (47.8 in) with buttstock
Barrel length
719 mm
593mm (23.4 in)
Weight
14.0 kg (gun only) / 27.0 kg (with wheeled mount)
8.67 kg (19.1 lb) gun body
Magazine capacity
50 or 250 round metal-link belts
50-round metallic link or 250-round cloth belt
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Gas-operated, tilting breechblock, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only
Selective fire
Sights
Adjustable tangent rear, blade front
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,000m
Calibers
SGM Goryunov
UK vz. 59