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KPV heavy machine gun

The KPV-14.5 heavy machine gun is a Soviet designed 14.5×114mm-caliber heavy machine gun, which first entered service as an infantry weapon in 1949. In the 1960s, the infantry version was taken out of production because it was too large and heavy.... Wikipedia
Caliber: 14.5 mm
Cartridge: 14.5×114mm
Designed: 1944
Effective firing range: 3,000 m
Feed system: 40-round belt
In service: 1949–present
Length: 1,980 mm (78.0 in)