UK vz. 59


The Universal Machine Gun Model 1959 is a general-purpose machine gun developed in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. It remains in use by the Czech Army and the Slovak Armed Forces.

Description

The Uk vz. 59 fires 7.62×54mmR ammunition, delivered via an ammunition belt. The weapon can serve as a light and medium machine gun, and can also be used as a co-axial mounted weapon.
The pistol grip acts as the charging handle for the Uk vz. 59.

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