Specifications
- Calibre: 7.9 +/- .04 mm
- Cartridge: 8x57 mm IS
- Round weight: 35.5 grams (cartridge 24 grams, bullet 11.5 grams)
- Muzzle velocity: from 855 m/s (Phosphor "B" round ) to 905 m/s (Armor Piercing Tracer "SmK L'spur" round)
- Rate of fire: 1200 rpm
Dimensions
- Length: 1175 mm
- Weight: 10.2 kg
- Action: Recoil
- Feed system: Belt magazine
- Sights Remotely located, various types
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