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Small arms1962–present
Light machine gun
KK 62 is a light machine gun originating in Finland. It was built by Valmet. Reported operators include Finnish Defence Forces.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.085 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.085 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.085 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 1.085 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Light machine gun
Finland
1962–present
Finnish Defence Forces
Valmet
1950s
Valmet
6,500
8.5 kg (18.74 lb)
1,085 mm (42.7 in)
470 mm (18.5 in)
7.62×39mm
Gas-operated , tilting breechblock
1,000–1,100 rounds/min
100-round belt in detachable cloth container
Iron sights
Finland
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Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
KK 62 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Number column of the Wikipedia list table under "Standard support weapons". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.