Degtyarev-Shpagin large-caliber heavy machine gun, equivalent to the US M2 Browning. Used as an anti-aircraft gun, vehicle-mounted heavy MG, and infantry support weapon. Still in production and combat use today. Type: Machine Gun Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 12.7x108mm Capacity: 50 Year introduced: 1938, Soviet Union Weight: 770 oz Overall length: 62.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military