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At a glance
BUL Cherokeelarger figure on 0 of 2
HMG PK-16larger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,500-1,600 m[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source810 m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | BUL Cherokee | HMG PK-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Heavy machine gun[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Pakistan[source] |
| Designed | 1999 (2005 new/current frame design)[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | BUL Transmark[source] | POF[source] |
| Produced | 2000–present[source] | — |
| Variants | BUL Cherokee Compact; BUL G-Cherokee (full size & compact) with allows attachment of optional shoulder stock to backstrap.[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | — |
| Action | DA/SA short recoil , tilting barrel[source] | Gas operated[source] |
| Feed system | 17-round detachable box magazine[source] | Ammunition belt[source] |
| Sights | Drift Adjustable 3-Dot Front blade, rear square notch (Night-Sights Optional)[source] | — |
| Used by | Israeli security agencies[source] | Pakistan[source] |
| In service | — | November 2016-present[source] |
| Designer | — | POF[source] |
| Calibre | — | 12.7×108mm[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |