The legendary AK, created by the Soviet gunsmith M.T. Kalashnikov, served as the basis for the design of new, although less popular, but quite effective rifle units. One of these products is a modernized Kalashnikov machine gun or PKM. To shoot from this model, it is not necessary to be a military. Civilians have such an opportunity. However, at the disposal of this category of weapon lovers, only an airsoft machine gun.
Acquaintance with the analogue
PKM was developed as a single machine gun for the Soviet military. In 1961, this rifle unit was adopted by the Armed Forces.
According to experts, PKM is an easy-to-use and reliable weapon with good combat qualities, which were tested during testing, and later in armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Vietnam, etc.
About PKM Airsoft Gun
This rifle unit is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer A&K and is an exact copy of this modernized machine gun. Non-combat model is equipped with folding metal bipod. This material is also used to make the barrel, gearbox, body and carrying handle. Shock-resistant plastic is applicable in the manufacture of stock and pistol grip. It is equipped with a ramrod, a charger, a bipod, a steel electro-bunker store in the form of a box, the capacity of which is 5 thousand balls, a battery, a capacity of 1200 mAh and a voltage of 9.6V.
To become the owner of this airsoft gun, you will have to pay from 25 to 30 thousand rubles.
About technical specifications
- Airsoft machine gun operates due to the mechanism of electro-pneumatic type.
- 6 mm caliber weapon.
- Weighs no more than 7.25 kg.
- The length is 118.5 cm.
- In the interior of the non-combat PCM there is a gearbox with adjustable hop-up.
- The shell, as stated by the manufacturer, within one second overcomes from 100 to 120 m. Judging by the reviews, in fact, the indicators are slightly lower: from 85 to 100 m.
- The airsoft sample is equipped with a 51-cm inner barrel.
Consumer opinion
Judging by the numerous reviews, the airsoft PKM has the following strengths:
- The machine gun looks very impressive.
- During operation, a high accuracy of the battle was noted. According to fans of tactical games, a non-combat model is indispensable if you need to storm the position or repel an attack of a numerically superior opponent.
- Using weapons is easy. It is enough to attach the box to the RMB and fill the balls into it.
- If desired, the airsoft machine gun is easy to modify. Many owners equip their weapons with optical or collimator sights, change the stock, forend and handles for carrying.
However, this small product is not without some drawbacks. The downside is that due to the heavy weight with a machine gun it is inconvenient to move around. In addition, balls are quickly consumed. Judging by the reviews, the owner will need at least three packs for one game.
PKP "Pecheneg"
According to experts, this rifle unit is the latest modernization of the Kalashnikov machine gun. The weapon was designed by TsNIITochMash employees. Serially produced since 1999. Baptism of fire took place in Chechnya. It was later used in South Ossetia and Syria. In a short time, Pecheneg has become quite famous and recognizable.
Production is carried out by the American-Taiwanese company Raptor Airsoft. This non-combat model costs about 55 thousand rubles.
TTX
- A 6 mm caliber weapon is equipped with an AEG electric drive.
- Weighs 6.42 kg.
- The total length is 111 cm, the trunk is 51 cm.
- The box is equipped with balls in the amount of 5 thousand pieces.
- The projectile moves toward the target at a speed of 120 m / s.
- The indicator of the generated energy is 1.7 J.
