KB-P-790 explained

KB-P 790
Origin:Soviet Union
Type:Light machine gun
Is Ranged:YES
Designer:Degtyarev
Garanin
Manufacturer:KBP
Cartridge:7.62×39mm
Caliber:7.62mm
Barrels:1
Action:Lever-delayed blowback
Max Range:1000 m
Feed:Belt
Sights:Iron

The KB-P 790 (Дегтярёва Гаранина инд. КБ-П-790) is a light machine gun prototype of Soviet origin. The weapon uses a delayed blowback operation and is chambered in the 7.62×39mm round.

Also known as the Degtyarev-Garanin, it was one of the four competitors in the contest for replacing the RPD. Ultimately it lost to Kalashnikov's RPK.

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