The legendary AK, created by the Soviet gunsmith M. T. Kalashnikov, served as the basis for the design of new, albeit less popular, but quite effective rifle units. One of these products is the modernized Kalashnikov machine gun or PKM. To shoot from this model, it is not necessary to be a military man. Civilians also have this opportunity. However, only an airsoft machine gun is at the disposal of this category of weapon lovers.
Introduction to 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, the PKM is an easy-to-use and reliable weapon with good combat qualities, which happened during testing, and later in armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Chechnya, Vietnam, etc.
About airsoft machine gunRMB
This rifle unit is produced by the Chinese manufacturer A&K and is an exact copy of a real modernized machine gun. The non-combat model is equipped with a folding metal bipod. This material is also used to make the barrel, gear box, body and carrying handle. Impact-resistant plastic is applicable in the production of stocks and pistol grips. It is completed with a ramrod, a charger, a bipod, a steel electric bunker magazine in the form of a box with a capacity of 5 thousand balls, a battery with a capacity of 1200 mAh and a voltage of 9.6V.
To become the owner of this airsoft machine gun, you will have to pay from 25 to 30 thousand rubles.
About specifications
- The airsoft machine gun functions by an electro-pneumatic type mechanism.
- 6mm weapons.
- Weighs no more than 7.25 kg.
- Length is 118.5 cm.
- There is a gearbox with adjustable hop-up in the inside of the non-combat RMB.
- The projectile, according to the manufacturer, overcomes from 100 to 120 m within one second. Judging by the reviews, in fact, the figures are slightly lower: from 85 to 100 m.
- The airsoft gun is equipped with a 51 cm inner barrel.
Consumer Opinion
According to the numerous reviews, the airsoft PKM has the following strengths:
- The machine gun looks very impressive.
- During operation, a high accuracy of battle was noted. According to fans of tactical games, the non-combat model is indispensable if you need to storm a position or repel an attack from a numerically superior enemy.
- Using weapons is easy. It is enough to attach a box to the PCM and fill it with balls.
- If desired, the airsoft machine gun is easy to modify. Many owners equip their weapons with optical or red dot sights, change the stock, forearm and carrying handle.
However, this shooting product is not without some drawbacks. The downside is that, due to the heavy weight, it is inconvenient to move around with a machine gun. In addition, the 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 employees of TsNIITochMash. Serially produced since 1999. Baptism of fire took place in Chechnya. Later used in South Ossetia and Syria. In a short time, "Pecheneg" has become quite famous and recognizable.
Manufactured by US-Taiwan Raptor Airsoft. This non-combat model costs about 55 thousand rubles.
TTX
- 6mm caliber weapons equipped with AEG electric drive.
- Weighs 6.42 kg.
- Total length is 111cm, stem is 51cm.
- The box is equipped with 5 thousand balls.
- The projectile moves towards the target at a speed of 120 m/s.
- The generated energy is 1.7 J.
Reviews
The owners of Pecheneg airsoft machine guns appreciated the external, very effective look of the weapon. The product is characterized by high quality workmanship using steel and durable plastic. In addition, the non-combat "Pecheneg" has a high rate of fire, which is also its strength. If necessary, the model can be modified. The disadvantage of the machine gun is its too high cost.
