New armored cars "Tiger" continues to arm the Syrian military legendary heavy machine guns DSHK, celebrated its 80th anniversary, writes the Russian newspaper.
Two years ago, a number of military experts expressed surprise, when they saw the gun on modern machines, put into service 80 years ago. Then this combination has become customary.
Of course, guns "Rock" or "Cobra" would be more effective, but preference is given to the SAR brainchild Degtyareva - Shpagin, the most popular gun in the region.
It is still set at various gun truck, including Russian UAZah, armored vehicles "Lynx", armored vehicles, T-62 and T-55. DShK also met as additional arms BMP-1.
Characteristics 12.7mm gun still impressive: rate - up 600 rds. / min, Sighting range - up 3500 m. At a distance of 500 m it is able to pierce the armor thickness 15-20 mm.
According to experts, despite significant changes in military affairs, DShK and its 100th anniversary can be found on the line of duty.
A heavy machine gun DShK sample 1938 of the year.
Recall, reference for the development of the first Soviet heavy machine gun gunsmith Degtyarev received 1929 year. FROM 1932 the year began small-scale production of weapons under the designation DC. He had power from detachable drum shops 30 rounds. TO 1938 Shpagin, the designer created a tape supply module for DC. In February 1939 an improved machine gun have adopted the Red Army already under the designation DSHK. Its mass production was initiated in 1940-1941 years.
