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7,62 ITKK 31 VKT

Country of origin

Finland

ManufacturerState Rifle Factory

7,62 ITKK 31 VKT or 7,62 mm VKT anti-aircraft machine gun was the primary anti-aircraft machine gun of the Finnish Army during World War II. The weapon was designed by the Finnish gunsmith Aimo Lahti. 507 weapons were produced in two versions, 7,62 ItKk/31 VKT and an improved 7,62 ItKk/31-40 VKT, between 1933 and 1944.

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Specifications

Number built: 507
Introduced: 1933
Entered service: 1933
Retired: 1986

Countries that use it (1)

Finland

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