CIĘŻKI KARABIN MASZYNOWY WZÓR 1930

CIĘŻKI KARABIN MASZYNOWY WZÓR 1930
Image: CKM Wz.30 (dobroni.pl)
Year1930
Weapon TypeMedium Machine Gun
Origin & DesignerUSA-Poland/Browning-PFK
Numbers Produced7.861
Crew7
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length720mm
Overall Length925mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
MountTri-Pod
Combat Weight65 kg (Gun, Mount & Water)
OperationRecoil
Cooling SystemWater
SightsFront Blade & Rear Leaf
Feed250 Round Belt
Practical Rate of Fire400 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire600 r.p.m.
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity845 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range4.500m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe Wz.30 was another Browning design and were issued to the troops after lengthy tests done with a number of other weapons, in which the Browning won. It was built without a patent to Polish modifications and these included a change to 7.92mm, new sights and a longer barrel. The Wz.30 was issued to infantry and cavalry formations and issued to machine gun companies.