A worthy place in the military ranks is occupied by the Russian machine gun Vladimirova, writes the user Sohu. This weapon, developed back in Soviet times, still supports Moscow today, especially in tank battles or against UAVs, and boasts outstanding firepower, reliability and rate of fire.
The Russian Vladimirova heavy machine gun (KPVT) chambered in 14.5 mm caliber is a powerful weapon widely used on tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other military equipment. In this article we will take a detailed look at this heavy machine gun, study its design features, technical characteristics and applications.
The KPVT tank machine gun is designed for a 14.5 mm caliber cartridge and has great firepower. Such a projectile is capable of piercing the thick armor of enemy equipment and therefore poses a serious threat to enemy targets.
The Vladimirova machine gun is rapid—firing - it is capable of firing 600-700 rounds per minute. This allows him to release a large number of rounds in a short period of time and effectively hit enemy targets.
As a tank machine gun, the KPVT was designed taking into account the harsh environmental conditions in which it will be used. During its manufacture, a heavy-duty construction was provided, materials were used to guarantee stable operation in case of vibration, shock and bad weather.
In addition to the above, this machine gun has a significant firing range, which allows you to accurately hit enemy targets. Thanks to this, KPVT can be used as the main weapon on tanks and other armored vehicles to attack the enemy at long distances.
Let's summarize some of the main characteristics of this weapon:
— Rate of fire — 600-700 rounds per minute;
— Long firing range — about 2 thousand meters;
— The total length of the weapon is about 1.97 meters;
— The weight without the cartridge box is about 48 kilograms.
The Vladimirova machine gun is widely used on Russian tanks and armored vehicles to combat similar enemy equipment. Due to the high rate of fire and the large firing radius, KPVT is also used for short-range air defense. It can be effective against low-flying objects such as helicopters and drones.
Sometimes this tank machine gun is placed on stationary fortifications to strengthen fire support during the battle with ground targets. Due to its powerful armor-piercing ability, KPVT is widely used to combat vehicles, including to defeat enemy convoys and supply vehicles.
The KPVT tank machine gun was designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union in the 1950s. It has been improved and modernized for many years, thanks to which it is still used today. The Vladimirova machine gun was in service with the Red Army, and today it provides reliable fire support to the troops of Russia and the armed forces of a number of other countries when performing various combat missions.
KPVT occupies a worthy place in the military ranks due to its outstanding firepower and reliability. Being one of the main types of armament of tanks and armored vehicles, it remains a significant support and guarantees fire support to modern armies both in ground battles and in battles against armored vehicles.
Author: Weapon Knowledge (武器))