12.7 ItKK

This Russian-made NSV heavy machine gun is primarily used as a anti-aircraft machine gun in Finland, both vehicle-mounted and on a tripod even though it´s powerfull 12.7 rounds easily could penetrate the side-armour of most APC´s. Both the recoil-absorbing mount and the sight used improves the effectiveness of the ItKK considerably over a ordinary NSV with open sights and ordinary mount. The sight allows the gunner to keep both his eyes open and thus giving him a better possibility to understand what is happening around him.


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Calibre: 12.7 x 108
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s
Firing rate: 13 shots per second
Maximum practical firing rate: 80 to 100 shots per minute
Full belt and belt magazine holds 50 rounds
Maximum effective range
- Airborne target: 1500 m
- Land target: 2000 m
Armoured bullet penetrates about 2 cm of steel
Weight of gun: 25 kg
Weight of fixed mount: 20 kg
Weight of full belt magazine: 11 kg
Length of gun: 1.6 m
Manufactured in the Soviet Union

ItKK on a Pasi APC

ItKK on tripod

ItKK with Finnish Rapid Deployment Force

ItKK with 7.62 mm practice weapon