Calibre, mm |
7,62 |
Cartridge, mm |
7,62×39 |
Fire mode |
single and automatic |
Rate of fire, rounds/min |
600 |
Practical rate |
– |
– automatic fire, rounds/min |
150 |
– single fire, rounds/min |
50 |
Muzzle velocity, m/s |
750 |
Sighting range, m |
1000 |
Maximum effective firing range, m |
1500 |
Magazine capacity, rounds |
40 |
Barrel length, mm |
590 |
Sight radius, mm |
550 |
Length in travelling position |
X |
Weight, kg |
– |
– rifle without magazine |
4.73 |
– loaded magazine, kg |
0.93 |
Principle of function |
gas operated automatic machine gun |
System life, rounds |
25000 |