HMG PK-16

Pakistan Ordnance Factories · Machine Gun · In Service · 2016

Also known as: PK-16

Overview

The HMG PK-16 is a Pakistani gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed heavy machine gun designed and produced by Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Chambered in 12.7x108mm and unveiled at the IDEAS 2016 defence exhibition, it is intended primarily for infantry fire support, firing at 540-600 rounds per minute with an effective range of roughly 1,500-1,600 metres from a 360-degree traversing tripod mount.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	30000 g (1058.2 oz)
Overall Length	1500 mm (59.06")
Barrel Length	1003 mm (39.49")
Width	520 mm (20.47")
Action Type	Gas Operated
Firing Mechanism	Open Bolt
Magazine Type	Belt
Muzzle Velocity	810 m/s (2657 fps)
Muzzle Energy	15840 J (11683 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	1600 m (1750 yd)
Rate of Fire	600 rpm
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Steel
Finish	Phosphate

Calibers

12.7x108mm · primary — also known as 12.7 Soviet, 12.7mm DShK, 12.7x108mm Russian

Features

Firing modes: Full Automatic
Feed systems: Belt
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: Belt Fed, Air Cooled, Quick Change Barrel, Tripod Mounted, Gas Operated

Service history

Operators

Pakistan Army · adopted 2016

Production

Production years: 2016-present

In service with the Pakistan Army; exact production figures not publicly disclosed

Origin

Country of origin: Pakistan

Designer: Pakistan Ordnance Factories

Notes

Barrel is rated for replacement after approximately 3,500 rounds. The weapon can be assembled by a two-person crew in under six minutes and the tripod allows elevation from -26 to +73 degrees with full 360-degree traverse.

Background

Unveiled at Pakistan's IDEAS 2016 arms exhibition, the PK-16 designation reflects the year the heavy machine gun was first shown to the public, giving Pakistan Ordnance Factories a domestically produced 12.7mm answer to the ageing Soviet DShK and NSV in Pakistani service.