7.62x51mm, 7.62x54mm Machine Gun

Calibre, mm	7,62	7,62
Cartridge, mm	7,62×51	7,62×54
Fire mode	continuous	continuous
Rate of fire, rounds/min	650	650
Practical rate	250	250
Muzzle velocity, m/s	840	825
Sighting range, m	1500	1500
Maximum effective firing range, m	3800	3800
Ammunition box capacity, rounds	200	200
Barrel length, mm	605	605
Sight radius, mm	663	663
Overall length, mm:	1160	1160
Weight without ammunition box, kg	8	8.8
Weight of tripod, kg	4.5	4.5
Weight of loaded ammunition box with loaded 200 round metal belt, kg	6.5	6.5
Principle of function	gas operated	gas operated
System life, rounds	28000	28000