EFTRADARKalashnikov PKM 7.62x54R machine gun
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Machine gun7.62x54mm R
PKM — machine gun chambered for 7.62x54mm R. Ergonomics 35, recoil 138 vertical and 515 horizontal, 650 rounds per minute. Fire modes: full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | machine gun |
| Caliber | 7.62x54mm R |
| Ergonomics | 35 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 138 / 515 |
| Rate of fire | 650 RPM |
| Fire modes | full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 3.852 kg |
| Mod slots | 7 |
| Flea Market price | not sold or no data |
In-game description
PKM (Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanny - "Kalashnikov's Machine Gun Modernized") is a modernized version of Kalashnikov PK machine gun, operating with 7.62x54R ammunition. The PKM proved to be a powerful, simple, reliable and effective weapon. It was in demand for many decades, starting from the late 60s of the last century and up to the present time. Manufactured by V.A. Degtyarev Plant.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 9 options in 7.62x54mm R caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BS | 72 | 70 | 88 % | 785 m/s | — |
 SNB | 75 | 62 | 87 % | 875 m/s | — |
 BT | 78 | 55 | 87 % | 875 m/s | — |
 PS | 84 | 45 | 84 % | 875 m/s | — |
 LPS | 81 | 42 | 78 % | 865 m/s | 1,379 ₽ |
 T-46M | 82 | 41 | 83 % | 800 m/s | 487 ₽ |
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What caliber is PKM?
Machine gun chambered for 7.62x54mm R: the game has 9 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for PKM?
By penetration — BS (penetration 70, damage 72), by damage — HP BT (102). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 35, vertical recoil 138 and horizontal recoil 515, 650 rounds per minute, fire modes: full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
Same caliber
Mosin Sniper · Mosin Infantry · SVDS · SV-98 · SVT-40 · MP-18 · AVT-40 · PKP
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