6P62 (Russian: 6П62) is a Russian select-fire anti-materiel rifle (generally described in Russian sources as a portable heavy machine gun) chambered in 12.7mm.
History
Very little information is available as to the history of the 6P62. The weapon was first publicized in about 2007, and it does not appear to have ever advanced past prototype stages. It is also unclear if the weapon's name is an actual GRAU designation.
The official purpose of the 6P26 is not known but it has been speculated that it is intended as an automatic anti-materiel weapon that can easily destroy lighter armor, while still being light enough to be carried by Airborne Forces.[1][2]
Design
The 6P62 is a gas-operated, magazine-fed weapon chambered for 12.7mm rounds. The round is usually identified as the 12.7×108mm, though some sources speculate it may instead be the 12.7×54mm used by the VSSK Vykhlop. The magazine holds 14 rounds. The barrel is fitted with a large muzzle device containing a suppressor-like expansion chamber and muzzle brake.
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