Kord machine gun
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Type | heavy machine gun |
Place of origin | Russia |
Specifications | |
Weight | 25.5 kg |
Length | 1625 mm [Tank]
1980 mm [Infantry] |
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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.