Among the equipment of the Vietnamese special forces during the resistance war against the US was the PM-63 submachine gun, manufactured in Poland.
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| As one of the particularly effective weapons for special forces units, the PM-63 submachine gun has proven its dangerousness due to its stable operation, compact size, and high lethality. (Image source: Arundel Militaria 10) |
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| During the Vietnam War, the PM-63s that were supplied were immediately deployed to special forces units for combat. (Image source: Arundel Militaria) |
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| The PM-63 is a compact submachine gun designed and manufactured in Poland at the Lucznik Arms factory. (Image source: Battlefield Vegas) |
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| The most distinctive feature of this type of gun is its compact size. It has characteristics similar to an automatic pistol. Image source: Braterstwo |
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| Weighing only 1.6kg, the gun is just 333mm long, and even with the stock extended, it only measures 583mm in length. (Image source: Guns) |
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| The gun was designed in the 1950s and mass-produced between 1964 and 1974. Image source: Keyword |
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| The pistol uses the standard Soviet pistol caliber, 9 x 18mm Makarov. Image source: Lock |
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| With this type of ammunition, the gun has a firing rate of 650 rounds per minute. The muzzle velocity reaches 320 m/s. Image source: moto |
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| The effective range of the rifle is approximately 200m. Upgraded variants can fire 9 x 19mm Parabellum and 9 x 17mm ammunition. Image source: Pinterest |
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| The gun uses two types of magazines, holding either 15 or 25 rounds. Image source: Pinterest |
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| In addition to the folding stock design, the rifle has a secondary grip at the front that can also be folded into the receiver when not in use. Image source: Podlaskie |
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| Although popular from the very beginning due to its high rate of fire, compact size, and ease of use, the gun was only suitable for equipping security units, police, special forces, commandos, or tank crews. (Image source: popgun) |
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| Besides Poland, the gun was also seen in service with some units in China, Afghanistan, East Germany, Iraq, Cuba, and Vietnam. Image source: The Truth About Guns |
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| Today, most of them have been phased out and replaced by more modern types of gas vents. Image source: yonia |
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| Even today, guns are still sought after and appreciated by some gun collectors for their design and functionality. Image source: YouTube |
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| The robust design, with most parts made of steel, ensures the gun's durability on the battlefield. (Image source: zbrane) |
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| This gun has a delicate appearance but possesses deadly power. Image source: zib-militaria |
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| The gun is also easy to maintain and can operate in harsh environments. Image source: Aktsion |
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| Although many modern submachine guns with advanced combat capabilities have emerged today, when discussing the submachine gun family, it's impossible not to mention the PM-63, a legend of Poland from a bygone era. (Image source: dwsuk) |
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