FN Herstal M240 vs Kalashnikov Concern PKM
Full specs: FN Herstal M240 Kalashnikov Concern PKM
FN Herstal M240 and Kalashnikov Concern PKM are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The FN Herstal M240 leads on effective range (1,100 vs 1,000 m).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 1,100 m ✓ | 1,000 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 650 rpm | 650 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 853 m/s ✓ | 825 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 100 | 100 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.26 m | 1.17 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 13 kg | 8 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $8,500 | $3,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 500,000 | 1,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 80 ✓ | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher effective range? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher effective range at 1,100 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher rate of fire at 650 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher muzzle velocity at 853 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The FN Herstal M240 has the higher ammunition at 100.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the higher units built at 1,000,000.
Is the FN Herstal M240 better than the Kalashnikov Concern PKM? +
On the public specs we track, FN Herstal M240 and Kalashnikov Concern PKM are closely matched, FN Herstal M240 leads on effective range, muzzle velocity, while Kalashnikov Concern PKM leads on unit cost, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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