7.62x54mm Machine Gun

Calibre, mm	7,62
Cartridge, mm	7,62×54
Fire mode	continuous
Rate of fire, rounds/min	650
Practical rate	250
Muzzle velocity, m/s	825
Sighting range, m	1500
Maximum effective firing range, m	3800
Ammunition box capacity, rounds	100/200
Barrel length, mm	605
Sight radius, mm	663
Overall length, mm:	1160
Weight without ammunition box and tripod, kg	8.500
Weight of loaded ammunition box, kg
– with loaded 100 round metal belt, kg	3.9
– with loaded 200 round metal belt, kg	6.5
Principle of function	gas operated
System life, rounds	25000