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Kbkm wz. 2003

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Kbkm wz. 2003
5,56 mm kbkm wz. 2003D
TypeLight machine gun
Place of originPoland
Production history
Variantskbkm wz. 2003S (standard), kbkm wz. 2003D (para model)
Specifications
Mass7,53 kg (wz. 2003S)
7,29 kg (wz. 2003D)
Length1099/829 mm (wz. 2003S)
979/709 mm (wz. 2003D)
Barrel length500 mm (wz. 2003S)
380 mm (wz. 2003D)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber5.56 mm
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire650-1000 rounds/min
Feed system200-round LGM-1 disintegrating M27 ammunition belt, 20/30-round magazines from kbs wz. 96
The Kbkm wz. 2003 with stock stowed.

The kbkm wz. 2003 (Polish: karabinek maszynowy wzór 2003, English: machine carbine pattern 2003) is a light machine gun of Polish origin, designed in the early 2000s to replace the 7.62×54mmR PKM series of support weapons. The construction if fully compatible with all NATO standards. There were 2 versions developed of this gun: kbkm. 2003S - standard version and kbkm. 2003D - version for airborne or assault units with shorter barrel. Overall it was put into tests and not purchased by the Polish Army.