Degtiarev Light Machinegun

Photo was taken from Larrys collection (English)
 
Caliber, mm
7,62
Length, mm
1270
Weight with magazine, kg
11,9
Weight of magazine, kg
2,8
Magazine capacity, rds
47
Rate of fire, rpm
600
Sighting range, m
1500

The Degtiarev Machinegun, adopted by the Red Army in 1927 was extremely simple yet robust. DP remained Russia's standard light machinegun until 1944 when was replaced by modernised version DPM.

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