PKM or m60?

Published on December 30, 2023
Duration: 0:59

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high proficiency with belt-fed machine guns, comparing the PKM and M60. He conducts a durability test by firing both weapons at a Smart car, showcasing their destructive potential and providing insights into their operation and calibers.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Edwin Sarkissian compares the PKM and M60 machine guns, firing sustained bursts at a Smart car. The PKM uses 7.62x54mmR, while the M60 uses .308 (7.62x51mm NATO). The test demonstrates the destructive power of these belt-fed weapons, causing extensive damage to the vehicle, including airbag deployment and interior destruction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00PKM Machine Gun Test
  2. 00:28M60 Machine Gun Test
  3. 00:47Damage Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the PKM and M60 machine guns?

The PKM is a Soviet-designed belt-fed machine gun chambered in 7.62x54mmR, known for its ruggedness. The M60 is a US-designed belt-fed machine gun that fires the .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO) round, famously used by US forces.

What kind of test was performed on the Smart car?

The Smart car was subjected to a durability and destructive testing by firing sustained bursts from both a PKM and an M60 belt-fed machine gun. The test aimed to demonstrate the firearms' capabilities and the resulting damage.

What calibers do the PKM and M60 use?

The PKM machine gun uses the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, a rimmed round. The M60 machine gun uses the .308 Winchester, which is equivalent to the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, a rimless round.

What damage was observed on the Smart car after being fired upon?

After being fired upon by the PKM and M60, the Smart car sustained significant damage. This included visible impacts on the exterior, deployment of the airbag, and destruction of the speedometer and dashboard components.

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