KB-P-790
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The KB-P 790 (Дегтярёва Гаранина инд. КБ-П-790) is a light machine gun prototype of Soviet origin. The weapon uses a delayed blowback operation and is chambered in the 7.62×39mm round.
| KB-P 790 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Degtyarev Garanin |
| Manufacturer | KBP |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Maximum firing range | 1000 m |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron |
Also known as the Degtyarev-Garanin, it was one of the four competitors in the contest for replacing the RPD. Ultimately it lost to Kalashnikov's RPK.
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