Design Pecheneg machine gun

a close-up of scope mounting rail on 6p41n (pecheneg-n). receiver cover release on right similar of ak-family.

the pecheneg medium machine gun can considered modification of pkm machine gun, built 1 tactical role; is, full calibre light machine gun mechanized infantry , spetsnaz troops. key difference parent design barrel, not quick-change barrel, meaning not intended replaced in field, although can removed inspection , maintenance. barrel heavier of pkm, , has radial cooling ribs. enclosed in steel jacket, runs muzzle provide forced air cooling, similar distinctive lewis machine gun designed during world war era. cooling air enters jacket through oval windows @ rear of jacket, , exits @ muzzle, propelled pressure differential created high-velocity gun gases escaping muzzle. whereas versions of pecheneg had standard pkm-type flash suppressor, resulting in significant muzzle blast once gun had warmed up, current production version guns have special flash suppressor eliminates issue. rear of barrel-encasing steel jacket features permanently attached carrying handle characteristic elongated profile, intended protect line of sight mirages generated convection of air heated barrel.

the manufacturer claims pecheneg can fire 600 rounds per minute (rpm) in continuous sustained fire without danger barrel , practical sustained rate of fire 250 rounds per minute.

another change pkm parent design location of integral, non-removable folding bipod placed near muzzle. feature improves stability , long-range accuracy when firing bipod, limits arc of fire available without moving position of bipod or shooter. consequence of said placement pecheneg less comfortable fire shoulder or hip, not have handguard , bipod located far forward used hold gun. however, has sling swivels , can still fired hip using sling , carrying handle hold machine gun, or supporting under ammunition box off hand.

in other technical respects, such action, feed, sights , stock, pecheneg similar modern pkm machine guns. retains standard pkm mounting interface , therefore can used same tripod, issued general-purpose machine gun (without tripod mount).