HMG PK-16
Appearance
HMG PK-16 | |
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Type | 12.7×108mm |
Action | Gas operated[1][2][3][4] |
Rate of fire | 540-600 rounds/min[1][3] |
Muzzle velocity | 810 m/s[1][3] |
Effective firing range | 1,500-1,600 m[1][3][4] |
Feed system | Ammunition belt[1][3][4] |
References |
The HMG PK-16 is a Pakistani belt-fed air-cooled gas-operated heavy machine gun designed and produced by the Pakistan Ordnance Factories.[1][3][4] It was first unveiled on 23 November 2016 on the IDEAS defence exhibition[1][4] [4] Its name might suggest its introduction in 2016.[2]
Characteristics
The HMG PK-16 shows some similarities to the
12.7×108mm with overall length of 1,500 mm[1][3] and barrel length of 1,003 mm.[1][3] It has an effective range of 1,500-1,600 m.[1][3] Its tripod allows for an elevation of -26° to + 73° and a traverse movement of 360°.[1][3] It fires 540-600 rounds per minute[1][3] with each bullet traveling at speed of 810 m/s.[1][3] The barrel however must be changed after firing 3,500 rounds.[1][3]
See also
Other HMGs
Other POF Products
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "IDEAS 2016:POF unveils the HMG PK-16 Heavy Machine Gun". Army Recognition. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Pakistan is Selling This New Heavy Machine Gun". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. 20 April 2019. Archived from the original on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "HMG PK-16". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "PM, COAS inaugurate defense exhibition IDEAS-2016". Free Online Library. Archived from the original on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2016.