V.A. Degtyarev Plant · Machine-Gun · In Production · 2001
| Weight (empty) | 8700 g (306.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1155 mm (45.47") |
| Barrel Length | 658 mm (25.91") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 825 m/s (2707 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3302 J (2435 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The PKP Pecheneg (GRAU index 6P41) is a Russian 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun developed by the V.A. Degtyarev Plant in Kovrov as a modernized variant of the PKM. Production began in 1999 and the weapon was formally adopted by the Russian Armed Forces in 2001. The Pecheneg was designed based on combat experience in Afghanistan and the First Chechen War, where the need for sustained suppressive fire without frequent barrel changes became apparent. The key innovation of the Pecheneg is its...
Country of Origin: Russia