RĘCZNY KARABIN MASZYNOWY WZÓR 1928

RĘCZNY KARABIN MASZYNOWY WZÓR 1928
Image: Rkm Wz.28 (War Relics)
Year1930
Weapon TypeLight Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerUSA-Poland/Browning-PFK
Numbers Produced24.000
Crew2 (Gunner & Loader)
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length611mm
Overall Length1.110mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountBi-Pod
Combat Weight5.9 kg
OperationGas
Cooling SystemAir
SightsFront Blade & Rear Notch
Feed20 Box Magazine
Practical Rate of Fire300 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire650 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range1.200m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Wz.28 light machine gun was a copy of the Browning automatic rifle. These weapons were built in Belgium and around 10.000 were sold to Poland. These machine guns were built to Polish modifications and these included a pistol grip, bi-pod and new sights. It was also chambered to fire the 7.92mm round. The Polish also acquired a licence to build their own and manage to produce around 14.000. The Wz.29 became the standard squad light machine gun and equipped both infantry and cavalry formations.