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==Kalashnikov PK/PKM Machine Gun==
==Kalashnikov PK/PKM Machine Gun==
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|515px|right|PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54R]]
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|515px|right|PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|500px|right|PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54R]]
[[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|500px|right|PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54mm R]]
[[Image:Machine gun PKT.jpg|thumb|500px|right|PKT machine gun 7.62x54mm R with 250-round ammo drum]]
[[Image:Machine gun PKT.jpg|thumb|500px|right|PKT machine gun 7.62x54mm R with 250-round ammo drum]]


In 1961, Mikhail Kalashnikov's design for a General Purpose Machine Gun, the '''PK''' ''(Pulemyot Kalashnikova)'' was formally adopted by the Soviet Military.  It fired the standard cartridge for the SVD Dragunov and the M91/30, the 7.62x54 Rimmed cartridge in non-disintegrating belts.  In 1969 a modernized version, the '''PKM''' ''(Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy)'' was fielded, with a lighter, unfluted barrel and a hinged shoulder strap on the buttstock.
In 1961, Mikhail Kalashnikov's design for a General Purpose Machine Gun, the '''PK''' ''(Pulemyot Kalashnikova)'' was formally adopted by the Soviet Military.  It fired the standard cartridge for the SVD Dragunov and the M91/30, the 7.62x54 Rimmed cartridge in non-disintegrating belts.  In 1969 a modernized version, the '''PKM''' ''(Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy)'' was fielded, with a lighter, unfluted barrel and a hinged shoulder strap on the buttstock.


There are four versions of the PK/PKM in use today.
There are four versions of the PK/PKM in use today.

Revision as of 07:22, 7 June 2009

Kalashnikov PK/PKM Machine Gun

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PKM with classic (most seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R
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PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54mm R
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PKT machine gun 7.62x54mm R with 250-round ammo drum

In 1961, Mikhail Kalashnikov's design for a General Purpose Machine Gun, the PK (Pulemyot Kalashnikova) was formally adopted by the Soviet Military. It fired the standard cartridge for the SVD Dragunov and the M91/30, the 7.62x54 Rimmed cartridge in non-disintegrating belts. In 1969 a modernized version, the PKM (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy) was fielded, with a lighter, unfluted barrel and a hinged shoulder strap on the buttstock.

There are four versions of the PK/PKM in use today.

1) The PK/PKM - basic GPMG version with Bipod.

2) PKS/PKMS (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Stankoviy) which is a tripod mounted version

3) PKT/PKMT (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Tankoviy) which is a solenoid fired coaxial version for vehicles.

4) PKB/PKMB (Pulemyot Kalashnikova na Bronetransportere) flex vehicle mounted version w/spade grips & butterfly trigger.

Movies

The PK/PKM can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:

  • Carried by helicopter borne assassins in Shooter

Television

Video Games

  • Mounted on Soviet vehicles in Steel Beasts (PKT version, non-playable)