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6P49
12.7 mm tank machine gun

The 12.7mm 6P49 tank machine gun is designed to engage enemy light armored vehicles, fire weapons and manpower at ranges up to 2,000 meters and destroy air targets at slant ranges up to 1,500 meters.

Its air-cooled barrel is manufactured using a process that provides uniform heating during firing. This ensures increased fire accuracy. The 6P49 machine gun can be mounted on tanks and other armored vehicles.

Main characteristics
Caliber, mm
12,7
Weight, not more than, kg
25
Muzzle velocity, m/s
820-860
Sighting range of fire, m:
2000
Rate of fire, rds/min
700±50
Service life, shots
10000
Overall dimensions, mm:
length
1624
height
180
width
135