Russian "Kord": The only machine gun in its class that allows you to fire from your hands

The Russian heavy machine gun "Kord" is a truly unique weapon. After all, he is the only machine gun in the world of 12,7 mm caliber, which allows you to fire not only from bipods, but also from hands.

“Kord” is the very case when a problem that has arisen and its forced solution allows you to create something much better than it was before.

To the gunsmiths of the V.A. Degtyarev (Kovrov) had to develop a large-caliber machine gun to replace the Utyos in a short time. The latter were produced on the territory of Kazakhstan, which became a problem after the collapse of the USSR.

Development began in the early 90s, and already in 1998, the machine gun was adopted by the RF Armed Forces and is still in use today.

It is worth noting here that the Kovrov gunsmiths managed to solve three important tasks, which, in fact, made their brainchild unique.

Firstly, the aforementioned ability to shoot Kord from bipods and hands appeared due to the fact that the developers managed to reduce the recoil energy and increase the stability of the machine gun.

Secondly, due to the achievement of independence of the operation of the mechanisms of the barrel and automation, the craftsmen managed to reduce resonant vibrations. This directly affected the accuracy weapons, which, according to some sources, is almost 2 times higher than that of Utes.

Thirdly, "Kord" is the lightest among the full-fledged 12,7-mm machine guns. For example, his American "competitor" Browning M2 Heavy Barrel on a tripod to carry 58 kg. However, the “body” of the machine gun itself is also not easy - 38 kg versus 32 for Korda along with the machine.

Among other advantages of the Russian machine gun, it is worth noting the high reliability. The weapon is capable of uninterrupted operation in the temperature range from -50 to 50 degrees Celsius. Also, the machine gun continues to work stably after immersion in water and in conditions of heavy dust.

Initially, "Kord" was created chambered for 12,7x108 mm. However, today there is a version for NATO ammunition 12,7x99 mm.

What the most powerful machine gun in Russia is capable of is clearly demonstrated by the hosts of the Military Acceptance:

Comments

[Real Pilot]

And when they talk about the shortcomings of the PKK (one can agree), then why not increase the pace of production of KORD, and not reinvent the wheel?
This is a serious car, unique and in demand! In battle, you need a real machine gun.

[Foul skeptic]

It remains to explain the practical value of such shooting.

Thirdly, "Kord" is the lightest among the full-fledged 12,7-mm machine guns.

No

[Comrade I]

After all, he is the only machine gun in the world of 12,7 mm caliber, which allows you to fire not only from bipods, but also from hands.

Which is not a plus. What will you shoot with a 12,7 mm machine gun there? Each weapon has its own purpose. The ability to shoot from hand is just ... well, a fact. You can just shoot with your hands. With indeterminate effectiveness.

[General failure]

Nuuu, it's time to release a movie with Porechenkov 2.0 (young, that is), which is naughty from Kord a la Schwartz from a minigun.

However, light weight for a machine gun is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, maneuverability on the battlefield is increased, because. it’s easy to carry it with 2 people and shoot from a bipod - in some places it can solve it, on the other hand, the accuracy is bad, because a light piece of iron 12.7 winds up like a light piece of iron, unless of course you put it on a normal machine and fix this machine well.

[Mavrikiy]

Russian "Kord": The only machine gun in its class that allows you to fire from your hands

No, in the film I saw how they poured water from an aviation "revolving" cannon .... or were they hands like legs? .....

[DMFalke]

Chet today is a parade of fairy tales of some kind. Either an automatic machine without recoil in a vice, or it turns out you can shoot from Korda with your hands like Rambo with an M60 and get into it like in a movie.

[UAZ 452]

Russian "Kord": The only machine gun in its class that allows you to fire from your hands

The only question is: what the hell?

[Alexfly]

As for the fire from the hands, Svetka was also automatic, and what? Maybe the first bullet hit somewhere, but all the rest hit the white light like a pretty penny ...