Soviet heavy machine gun designed by Degtyaryov and Shpagin, the Soviet equivalent of the .50 BMG M2 Browning. Mounted on tanks, vehicles, and fixed positions; an export version called the 'Dushka' remains in service globally. Type: Machine Gun Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 12.7x108mm Capacity: 100 Year introduced: 1938, Soviet Union Weight: 256 oz Overall length: 47.5" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Vehicle Mounted, Fixed Defense