Kbkm wz. 2003
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Kbkm wz. 2003
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- Kbkm wz. 2003
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- Poland
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2003 (Polish: karabinek maszynowy wzór 2003, English: machine carbine pattern 2003) is a light machine gun of Polish origin, designed in the early 2000s to replace the 7.62×54mmR PKM series of support weapons. The construction if fully compatible with all NATO standards. There were 2 versions developed of this gun: kbkm. 2003S - standard version and kbkm. 2003D - version for airborne or assault units with shorter barrel. Overall it was put into tests and not purchased by the Polish Army.
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• Name — Kbkm wz. 2003 • Origin — Poland • Type — Light machine gun • Is Ranged — yes • Variants — kbkm wz. 2003S (standard), kbkm wz. 2003D (para model) • Weight — 7,53 kg (wz. 2003S) 7,29 kg (wz. 2003D) • Length — 1099/829 mm (wz. 2003S) 979/709 mm (wz. 2003D) • Part Length — 500 mm (wz. 2003S) 380 mm (wz. 2003D) • Cartridge — 5.56×45mm NATO • Caliber — 5.56 mm • Action — Gas-operated, rotating bolt • Rate — 650-1000 rounds/min • Feed — 200-round LGM-1 disintegrating M27 ammunition belt, 20/30-round magazines from kbs wz. 96
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2003
Kbkm wz. 2003 is classified as a light machine gun.
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Kbkm wz. 2003 is associated with Poland.
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