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DShK 1938
IN PRODUCTION
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1938 - Present
Caliber
Overview
The DShK 1938 (Degtyaryova-Shpagina Krupnokaliberny) is a Soviet 12.7×108mm heavy machine gun. It has served as the primary heavy machine gun for Soviet and Russian forces since World War II and is one of the most widely produced heavy machine guns in the world.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1,625mm (64 in)
Barrel Length
1,070mm (42.1 in)
Weight
34 kg (75 lb) gun body
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, flapper locking, open bolt
Trigger Type
Full auto only
Sights Type
Adjustable iron sights, anti-aircraft sight ring
Magazine Capacity
50-round metallic link belt
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, flapper locking, open bolt
weight
34 kg (75 lb) gun body, 157 kg (346 lb) on wheeled mount
feed_system
50-round metallic link belt
rate_of_fire
600 rpm
barrel_change
Quick-change on DShKM variant
effective_range
1,500 m against aircraft, 2,500 m ground targets
How does the DShK 1938 compare?
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