Kalashnikov Concern PKM vs Kalashnikov Concern SVD
Full specs: Kalashnikov Concern PKM Kalashnikov Concern SVD
Kalashnikov Concern PKM and Kalashnikov Concern SVD are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The Kalashnikov Concern PKM leads on rate of fire (650 vs 30 rpm). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
Compare systems side by side
Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict, every number from public sources.
Building a fleet? Try the Force Builder →
Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 1,000 m ✓ | 800 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 650 rpm ✓ | 30 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 825 m/s | 830 m/s ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 100 ✓ | 10 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 1.17 m | 1.23 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 8 kg | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | N/A | 4 kg |
| Crew | 1 | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $3,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 1,000,000 ✓ | 200,000 |
| Operator countries | 50 | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher effective range? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the higher effective range at 1,000 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the higher rate of fire at 650 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Kalashnikov Concern SVD has the higher muzzle velocity at 830 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the higher ammunition at 100.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Kalashnikov Concern PKM has the higher units built at 1,000,000.
Is the Kalashnikov Concern PKM better than the Kalashnikov Concern SVD? +
On the public specs we track, the Kalashnikov Concern PKM leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
Keep exploring
