DShK
Iran1980 - Present
Soviet heavy machine gun providing anti-aircraft and ground fire
Primary Specifications
Caliber
12.7x108 mm
Heavy anti-materiel caliber
Weight (Empty)
34 kg
Muzzle Velocity
850 m/s
High velocity heavy round
Rate of Fire
600 rpm
Sustained fire rate
Effective Range
2000 m
Maximum effective range
Magazine
50-rd Belt
Belt-fed from box
Quick Summary
What it is?
The Soviet counterpart to the M2 Browning providing heavy fire support
Who uses it?
IRGC, Iranian Army, All proxy forces
Role
Heavy machine gun, Anti-aircraft, Vehicle mount
What's different?
Soviet design with similar capability to M2 Browning
Why it matters?
Primary heavy suppression weapon for Iranian-aligned forces
Real-World Impact
1
Technical Trucks
Standard armament on proxy force technicals
2
Anti-Aircraft
Ground-based air defense against helicopters
3
Position Defense
Heavy weapon at defensive positions
4
Naval Small Craft
Mounted on IRGC fast attack boats
Additional Features
Ambidextrous Controls
N/A
Operating System
Gas-operated
FAQs
1. Is it as good as the M2?
Similar capability; M2 has better sustained accuracy2. Can it destroy vehicles?
3. Is it still produced?
4. What is the effective anti-aircraft range?
5. How is it typically employed?
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