Cugir machine gun

The Cugir machine gun
Type Machine Gun
Place of origin Romania
Service history
Used by Romanian Land Forces
Production history
Designed 1966
Manufacturer Fabrica de Arme Cugir SA
Produced 1966–present
Specifications
Weight

gun 7.8 kg (17 lb) tripod 5 kg;

100 rnd box magazine 3.9 kg
Length

1.1 m

  • barrel 0.72 m

Cartridge 7.62×54mmR
Action Gas operated
Rate of fire 650 rds/min
Muzzle velocity 825 m/s
Feed system Belt fed
Sights Mechanical; adjustable 1 to 1,500 m (1 to 1,640 yd)

The Cugir machine gun is a gas-operated rotating bolt-locking medium machine gun used by Romanian Land Forces. It can be carried and operated by one person, but an assistant gunner is usually employed. It is available with either a 250-round belt or a 100-round box magazine.

There is also a light machine gun variant chambered for the less powerful 7.62×39mm cartridge.

References

http://www.arms.home.ro

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