Nikonov machine gun
The Nikonov machine gun (Пулемёт Никонова (pulemot nikonova)) is a prototype double barreled light machine gun designed by Gennadiy Nikonov.
| Nikonov machine gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gennadiy Nikonov |
| Designed | 1977–1978 |
| Manufacturer | Izhmash |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm |
| Caliber | 5.45mm |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Gas operated |
| Rate of fire | 3000rpm |
| Effective firing range | 1000m |
| Feed system | 30, 45-round box magazines 100-round drum magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
Overview
The weapon developed on its own initiative, out of competition and technical tasks. The weapon has no bolt, but a stationary breech and movable barrels with its own gas cylinders with piston connected to the next barrel. Upon firing one barrel, the next one was forced backwards, and thus caused the next barrel to move forward. When firing operates a feeding device that channels rounds into the barrels, with the spent cartridges ejected from both sides. The barrels move back and forth the full length of the cartridge.
The prototype is now located the M.T. Kalashnikov museum in Izhevsk.
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See also
- AO-63 assault rifle
- RPK
- Slostin machine gun
- List of machine guns
- List of Russian weaponry
References
- Д. Беляев, «ШАГИ К УСПЕХУ» Экспериментальные и опытные разработки ижевских оружейников на выставке в Музейно-выставочном комплексе стрелкового оружия им. М.Т. Калашникова в Ижевске., Kalashnikov magazine 2012/4, pp. 42–52 (this gun on p. 47)
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