12,7 mm Large?Calibre Degtyaryov?Shpagin machine?gun: history and prospects of use
Grigory Luparenko
Abstract— In the article on the basis of the opened sources history of creation of 12,7 mm Degtyaryov? Shpagin machine?gun is described. The features of construction as compared to the known analogues of other countries are analysed and the specific of its exploiting lights up. On the basis of experience of the use of DShKM machine?gun its subsequent application is defined. The attempt of determination of directions of subsequent perfection of construction with the purpose of its adaptation the terms of modern fight is carried out.
Key words: Degtyaryov?Shpagin machine?gun, mount, design, sniper weapon