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Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Russia · 1949
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KPVT
KPVT Photo: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
85
Effective Range
80
Firepower
78
Anti-Materiel Capability
90
Reliability
70
Barrel Endurance
60
Accuracy
75
Role Versatility
80
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
ManufacturerDegtyarev plant
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1949
Operators49 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
3/3
Early Cold War
13/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
85
Effective Range
80
Firepower
78
Anti-Materiel Capability
90
Reliability
70
Barrel Endurance
60
Accuracy
75
Role Versatility
80
Portability
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
KPVT
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1949–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · EARLY COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
heavy machine guns (hmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1949
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • DesignerKovrov Machine-Building Plant
  • Weight (Empty)49.1 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)115 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSoviet Union, Russia, China, North Korea, Vietnam, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge14.5×114mm
  • Calibre14.5 mm
  • Calibre Classheavy machine gun
▣Operation5MOD.5
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modesfully automatic
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire150
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity990 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)2,000 m
  • Effective Range (area)3,000 m
  • Maximum Range7,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width150 mm
  • Height250 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1949Production started
77
years in service
45
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Early Cold War
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A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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