K6 South Korean 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
K6
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Name
K6 South Korean 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Designation
K6
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The ST Motiv (Daewoo) "K6" Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) is the standard HMG of South Korean fighting forces. It is a locally-produced copy of the storied American M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun and, therefore, utilizes the same form and function of its widely-used counterpart.
System
K6 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Name
K6
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7mm
Manufacturer
ST Motiv (Daewoo)
Quantity
6 x K6 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun
Role
Fire Support / Suppression / Defense
Length
1,654 mm
Barrel Length
1,143 mm
Weight
38 kg (83.78 lb)
58 kg (127.87 lb) with tripod and T&E (Traverse and Elevation Mechanism)
Action
Short recoil-operated
Rate of Fire
450–600 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
890 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
7,400 m
Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
Belt-fed
Sights
Iron Sights
Note #1
The ST Motiv (Daewoo) "K6" Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) is the standard HMG of South Korean fighting forces. It is a locally-produced copy of the storied American M2 Browning Heavy Machine Gun and, therefore, utilizes the same form and function of its widely-used counterpart.
Note #2
The ROTEM K1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) of the South Korean Army makes use of the K6 as a trainable, roof-mounted Anti-Aircraft (AA) machine gun.
Gun Weapon Systems #1 Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
12.7 mm
Cartridge
12.7x99mm
Basic Load
INA
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
South Korea
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