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| Type | Machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Wars | WW2 |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Ivan Savin, Aleksandr Norov |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62x54mmR |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Action | Gas automatic revolver |
| Rate of fire | 3600+ RPM |
| Feed system | Belt |
| Sights | Iron |
The SN (Savin and Norov) was an aircraft machine gun manufactured in Russia during World War II. It fired the same 7.62x54mmR round used in the Mosin-Nagant rifle and with a rate of 3600RPM.
Overview
The SN was a gas-operated revolver action with the barrel and bolt moving in opposite directions for faster cycling, and is claimed to have achieved more than 3600rpm.
See also
References
- Maxim Popenker, 11 May 2004
- http://users.telenet.be/Emmanuel.Gustin/volume1/amendments.html