Cugir machine gun
The Mitraliera md. 66 (Mitralieră de companie, calibrul 7,62 mm, model 1966) is a gas-operated rotating bolt-locking medium machine gun, it is a licensed produced copy of the Soviet PKM, used by Romanian Land Forces. It can be carried and operated by one person, but an assistant gunner is usually employed. It is available with either a 250-round belt or a 100-round box magazine.
| Mitraliera md. 66 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | General-purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin | Romania |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1966–Present |
| Used by | Romanian Land Forces |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1966 |
| Manufacturer | Fabrica de Arme Cugir SA |
| Produced | 1966–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.8 kg (17 lb); Tripod 5 kg (11 lb); 100 round box magazine 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) |
| Length | 1.1 m
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| Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
| Action | Gas operated |
| Rate of fire | 650 rds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 825 m/s |
| Feed system | Belt fed |
| Sights | Mechanical; adjustable 1 to 1,500 m (1 to 1,640 yd) |
There is also a light machine gun variant chambered for the less powerful 7.62×39mm cartridge, RPK like.
Gallery
Romanian soldier during an exercise
Romanian soldier during an exercise
References
https://web.archive.org/web/20130408102918/http://www.arms.home.ro/
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