PKM and PKT a General Purpose Machine Gun used by Indian Army

PKM general purpose machine gun

The PK is a general-purpose machine gun designed in the Soviet Union and currently in production in Russia. PK machine guns used in Indian army in Russian T-90S Bhishma, T-72M Ajeya and BMP-2S Sarath and used as general purpose machine gun. PKM is also used by PARA Special Forces as section LMG. PKTS are Manufactured at Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli under license.

PKM

PKM kalashnikov GPMG

The PKM is a modernized, product-improved version of the PK. The upgrades, primarily aimed at reducing the weight, simplifying production, and facilitating easier operation. The receiver cover became more rigid due to lengthwise ribs.

PKT

PKT machine gun of soviet union for heavy vehicles

 
The PKT is a further development of the machine gun. Modifications include the removal of the stock, a longer and heavier barrel, a gas regulator and an electric solenoid trigger. The PKT is usually fed from 250-round ammunition boxes.

Indian army personnel using PKM GPMG

Specification of PKM and PKT General Purpose machine gun

Cartridge   :  7.62 x 54 mmR
Variants  :   PK,PKT,PKM,PKP
Weight :   PKM:7.5 kg  PKT(Tank):10.5 kg
Length  :  PKM:1192 mm   PKT:1098 mm
Action  :  Gas-Operated,open Bolt
Rate of Fire  :  PKM:650 rounds/min  PKT:700-800 rounds/min
Effective Firing Range  :  PKM: 1000 m   PKT:1500 m
Maximum Firing Range :  PKM:3800 m   PKT:4000 m
Feed System   :  Non-Disintegrating Metal belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes