EFTRADARKalashnikov PKP 7.62x54R infantry machine gun
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Machine gun7.62x54mm RGunsmith
PKP — 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 | 8 |
| Flea Market price | not sold or no data |
In-game description
The 7.62 mm PKP "Pecheneg" is widely recognized for its reliability and firepower. Time-tested technical solutions, skillfully combined with advanced approaches to ergonomics, made it possible to increase not only the mobility of the shooter on the battlefield, but also the accuracy of fire at a distance of up to 1500 m, eliminating the effect of thermal mirage by equipping the machine gun with an over-barrel transport grip.
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 ₽ |
Gunsmith: build requirements
The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.
Gunsmith - Part 25
- Ergonomics ≥ 10
- Total recoil ≤ 950
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Sighting range ≥ 500 m
- Required mods: PK Zenit B-50 handguard, PK Zenit PT-2 "Klassika" stock, PK Zenit DTK-1P 7.62x54R muzzle brake, NPZ USP-1 Tyulpan 4x scope, PK 7.62x54R 100-round box
- Needs a mod from the category: Comb. tact. device
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 PKP?
Machine gun chambered for 7.62x54mm R: the game has 9 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for PKP?
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.
Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?
«Gunsmith - Part 25» (Ergonomics ≥ 10, Total recoil ≤ 950).
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 · PKM
Other: machine guns
U.S. Ordnance M60E6 7.62x51 light machine gun (FDE) · U.S. Ordnance M60E6 7.62x51 light machine gun · Mk 43 Mod 1 · RPK-16 · RPD · PKM · all