BKsP m/34

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BKsP m/34
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A BKsP m/34E in the Dnieguan War colleges collection
TypeMachine gun
Place of origin Dniegua
Service history
In service1933-1982 (Dnieguan Army)
Used by Dniegua
Production history
Designed1927-1932
ManufacturerHusqvarna Sthal und Vappen
Produced1933-1952
No. built3,000,000+
Specifications
Weight12.3kg
Length128cm
Height20cm

Cartridge7.5x65mm
ActionGas Operated, open bolt, short recoil/roller bolt
Rate of fire850 rounds per minute (Cyclic)
375 rounds/minute (Practical)
120 rounds/minute (Sustained)
Muzzle velocity875 m/s
Effective firing range2200 meters
Maximum firing range6,000 meters
Feed system75 round non and disintegrating links
SightsIron calibrated to 2,200 meters in 100 meter increments

The BKsP m/34 (Borund Kulspurztna Pulmoyt mond 1934, "Heavy Machinegun model 1934") is a Dnieguan General Purpose, recoil operated, air cooled Machine Gun developed by Husqvarna Weapons for the Dnieguan Armed Forces in the 1930s. Generally considered one of the words first true General-Purpose machine guns, it was arguable the most advaned at the time of its introduction, and earned a reputation as a fearsome Machine gun. Its high rate of fire, combined with its excellent accuracy and unrivaled mobility, was unmatched by most any existing design. The weapon entered service in 1934 and by 1936 could be found in most every infantry companies assets.

The BKsP remained in widespread service until being fully replaced by a variety of weapons in the 60s and 70s; though it would remain in regular use until the early 1980s in Dniegua. It is still found as an armament subsystem in Dnieguan helicopters; the effective hitting power of the 7.5x65mm ammunition, combined with its high rate of fire, makes it more desirable than the Ksp-58 in this role.