The PKM: Why This 60-Year-Old Gun Still Dominates the Battlefield
The PKM is one of the most enduring battlefield weapons of the modern era. Designed in the Soviet Union over 60 years ago, it’s still in service today in conflicts around the world. But why has no one replaced it? In this video, James Reeves goes beyond basic field tests and takes a deep dive into the PKM’s design, reliability, and legacy. With firsthand footage, interviews, and engineering studies from Poland, Vietnam, and Egypt, this is the most thoroughly researched breakdown of the PKM ever made. From Cold War trials to modern combat zones, here’s why the PKM refuses to die.
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Yeah, compared to "Ma Deuce" the PKM is still undergoing field trials & testing !
TFB May 12th, 2135: "From The Motherland To Olympus Mons: Why The PKM Still Dominates the Battlefield"