| Mitraliera md. 66 | |
| Origin: | Romania |
| Type: | General-purpose machine gun |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Service: | 1966–Present |
| Used By: | Romanian Land Forces |
| Wars: | War in Afghanistan |
| Weight: | 7.8kg (17.2lb)
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| Length: | 1.1 m
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| Design Date: | 1966 |
| Manufacturer: | Fabrica de Arme Cugir SA |
| Production Date: | 1966–present |
| Cartridge: | 7.62×54mmR |
| Action: | Gas operated |
| Rate: | 650 rds/min |
| Velocity: | 825 m/s |
| Feed: | Belt fed |
| Sights: | Mechanical; adjustable 1 to 1,500 m (1 to 1,640 yd) |
The Mitraliera md. 66 (Mitralieră de companie, calibrul 7,62 mm, model 1966) is a gas-operated rotating bolt-locking medium machine gun, it is a licensed produced copy of the Soviet PK, used by Romanian Land Forces. It can be carried and operated by one person, but an assistant gunner is usually employed. It is available with either a 250-round belt or a 100-round box magazine.
There is also a light machine gun variant chambered for the less powerful 7.62×39mm cartridge, RPK like.
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