PKN 6P45 ''Metel''

the PKN 6P45 "Metel" is the licensed customized version of the Izmash PKP 6P41 Pecheneg the main differences are the modified iron sights the different carry handle with integrated barrel lock and the small, yet robust RIS attached on the gas system, it's avabile in 3 main calibers

PKN-R
the standard model firing the 7.62x54mm Russian rounds with standard issue belts for the Soldiers that want the robust performances of the PK machine gun family in a modern updated and efficent form

PKN-E
Export version adapted to fire the 7.62x51mm NATO round from STANAG standard belts ideal for western operators that like Russian realiability

PKN-T
Limited production version for evaluations chambered in .338 Norma Magnum created to extend LMG fire support range

PKN
Type: belt fed air cooled GPMG
Cal.: 7.62x54mm Russian (PKN-R), 7.62x51mm NATO (PKN-E), .338 Norma Magnum (PKN-T)
Ammo: 50, 100, 150 or 200 rounds belts
Weight: 8.4 Kg

it's also avabile a shorter more mobile version with folding stock of the PKN called PKL, useful for squads that don't want to reduce their mobility still packing serious firepower, it's avabile in both 7.62x51mm NATO and 7.62x54mm Russian


PKL
Type: belt fed air cooled GPMG
Cal.: 7.62x54mm Russian (PKL-R), 7.62x51mm NATO (PKL-E)
Ammo: 50 or 100 rounds belts
Weight: 7.7 Kg