Type 73 light machine gun
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The Type 73 is a light machine gun designed and manufactured by North Korea's First Machine Industry Bureau. It is used primarily by the Korean People's Army,[1] and via Iran, has been exported throughout the Middle East. It has a passing resemblance to the Bren light machine gun.[2]
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Type 73 | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | North Korea |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Iran–Iraq War Lebanese Civil War Syrian Civil War Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) |
Production history | |
Designer | First Machine Industry Bureau[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 10.6 kg (23 lb) |
Length | 1,190 mm (47 in) |
Barrel length | 608 mm (23.9 in) |
Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Gas |
Rate of fire | 600–700 rpm |
Feed system | Box magazine- or belt-feed |
Sights | Iron Sights |
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