Четырёхствольный авиационный пулемёт ЯкБ-12,7 перенесли на наземную платформу: изрешетит любые «птички» противника

The system received a thermal imager for more convenient target acquisition

The YakB-12.7 four-barrel aircraft machine gun has been spotted at the front on a ground mobile platform. Now, the reliable gun of the pilots will help infantry units to destroy enemy drones.

However, similar systems are massively needed not only in mobile anti-aircraft groups, but also in a stationary version to cover important objects, as well as on ships.

Characteristics of the YakB-12.7 machine gun:

  • Weight — 45 kg
  • Length — 1345 mm
  • Barrel length — 970 mm
  • Operating principles — powder gas exhaust, spring starter
  • Rate of fire — 4000–4500 rounds/min
  • Muzzle velocity — 810 m/s
  • Sighting range — 1500 m
  • Sight — collimator
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Earlier www1.ru reported that "Kalashnikov" completed the shipment of combat small arms under the main contract ahead of schedule.

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