The HMG PK-16 is a Pakistani belt-fed air-cooled Gas operated Heavy machine gun designed and produced by the POF.[1][3][4] It was first unveiled on 23 November 2016 on the IDEAS defence exhibition[1][4] inaugurated by both PM Nawaz Sharif and COAS Raheel Sharif and visited by Federal minister of defence Khwaja Asif and MoDP Rana Tanveer Hussain.[4] Its name might suggest its introduction in 2016.[2]
| HMG PK-16 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun[1][2] |
| Place of origin | Pakistan[1][2][3][4] |
| Service history | |
| In service | November 2016-present[1][2][4] |
| Used by | Pakistan |
| Production history | |
| Designer | POF[3] |
| Manufacturer | POF[3] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 30±2 kg[1][3] |
| Length | 1,500 mm[1][3] |
| Barrel length | 1,003 mm[3] |
| Width | 520 mm[1][3] |
| Crew | 2[1] |
| Caliber | 12.7×108mm |
| Action | Gas operated[1][2][3][4] |
| Rate of fire | 540-600 rounds/min[1][3] |
| Muzzle velocity | 810 m/s[1][3] |
| Effective firing range | 1,500-1,600 m[1][3][4] |
| Feed system | Ammunition belt[1][3][4] |
| References | |
Characteristics
The HMG PK-16 shows somewhat similarities to the Soviet DShK as well as Chinese W85 and Type 54 Machine gun.[2] The HMG PK-16 is assembled by two people[1] with an assembling time of 5 minutes and 20 seconds[3] and a disassembling time of 4 minutes and 30 seconds[3], however its assembling time with the gun mounted is less than one minute[3]. It has spade grips with the trigger in between the spade grips to be thumb pressed by the user.[2] It has a tripod stand that can be operated either flat on ground or elevated.[2] It can also be operated on vehicles.[2] It is a comparatively light weight and suitable for low intensity operations.[3] It operates with a caliber of 12.7×108mm with overall length of 1,500 mm[1][3] and barrel length of 1,003 mm[1][3]. It has an effective range of 1,500-1,600 m.[1][3] Its tripod allows for an elevation of -26° to + 73° and a traverse movement of 360°.[1][3] It fires 540-600 rounds per minute[1][3] with each bullet traveling at speed of 810 m/s.[1][3] The barrel however must be changed after firing 3,500 rounds.[1][3]
See also
Other HMGs
Other POF Products
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "IDEAS 2016:POF unveils the HMG PK-16 Heavy Machine Gun". Army Recognition. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Pakistan is Selling This New Heavy Machine Gun". 21st Century Asian Arms Race. Archived from the original on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "HMG PK-16". Pakistan Ordnance Factories. Archived from the original on 26 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "PM, COAS inaugurate defense exhibition IDEAS-2016". Free Online Library. Archived from the original on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2016.