| Kbkm wz. 2003 | |
|---|---|
 5,56 mm kbkm wz. 2003D | |
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Production history | |
| Variants | kbkm wz. 2003S (standard), kbkm wz. 2003D (para model) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7,53 kg (wz. 2003S) 7,29 kg (wz. 2003D) |
| Length | 1099/829 mm (wz. 2003S) 979/709 mm (wz. 2003D) |
| Barrel length | 500 mm (wz. 2003S) 380 mm (wz. 2003D) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56 mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650-1000 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 200-round LGM-1 disintegrating M27 ammunition belt, 20/30-round magazines from kbs wz. 96 |
The Kbkm wz. 2003 with stock stowed.
The kbkm wz. 2003 (Polish: karabinek maszynowy wzór 2003, English: machine carbine pattern 2003) is a light machine gun of Polish origin, designed in the early 2000s to replace the 7.62×54mmR PKM series of support weapons. The construction if fully compatible with all NATO standards. There were 2 versions developed of this gun: kbkm. 2003S - standard version and kbkm. 2003D - version for airborne or assault units with shorter barrel. Overall it was put into tests and not purchased by the Polish Army.
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