Kord machine gun

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KORD
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Type heavy machine gun
Place of origin Russia
Specifications
Weight 25.5 kg
Length 1625 mm [Tank]

1980 mm [Infantry]


Cartridge 12.7x99 mm NATO
Action gas
Rate of fire 650-750 rds/min
Muzzle velocity 820-860 m/s
Effective range 2000 m [Ground], 1500 m [Air]
Feed system 50 round belt

The Kord 12.7 mm machine gun has recently entered production as a replacement for the Soviet made NSV. This heavy machine gun has improved accuracy, with dispersion of about 0.22 m at 100 m range. It includes a new barrel design and a belt feed on both sides of the gun.