- For another variant, see PKP Pecheneg.
- For a similarly named weapon, see RPK.
The PKM is a light machine gun featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Mobile. Unusable PKMs are also briefly seen in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered[]
- "Fully automatic with high power. Effective at medium to long range."
- — Weapon description
The PKM was added on March 14th, 2017 with Operation Lion Strike. It becomes available at all levels once unlocked via the completion of the PKM Bounty.
The PKM features a 100-round belt, same as the other belt-fed LMGs available in the game. Like the M60E4 and the Bered MK8, its damage drops off over range, making it a 3-4 shot kill depending on distance. Equipping Stopping Power increases this to a 2-3 hit kill. At long ranges, scoring a headshot reduces the amount of bullets needed by 1. Its range is very long, so most engagements on a majority of maps should fall within effective range for typical players. Reload speed is also slightly faster than that of other belt-fed LMGs at 8 seconds instead of 10, though 8 seconds is still very slow, so Sleight of Hand is useful. The rate of fire, however, is fairly low, but faster than M60E4 and the STG-44. On paper, PKM has the best accuracy of light machine guns, it is more stable than M60E4 and RPD when firing.
The PKM has standard attachments of light machine guns, the gun works fine no matter the attachments are equipped or not.
Overall, the PKM is an attractive and versatile weapon that is worth unlocking if players have Parts to spend.
Attachments[]
Gallery[]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare[]
- "Fully automatic light machine gun firing 7.62mm ammunition for high damage at a moderate fire rate."
- — In-game description
The PKM returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Overview[]
Campaign[]
In the campaign, every enemy faction uses the PKM; it is also used by a Juggernaut during the final level "Into the Furnace". Some versions can be found modeled after the "Standard Issue" blueprint from multiplayer.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
- Flash Guard (Lv. 2)
- Monolithic Suppressor (Lv. 7)
- Muzzle Brake (Lv. 12)
- CQB Breacher Device (Lv. 15)
- Lightweight Suppressor (Lv. 21)
- Compensator (Lv. 32)
- Tactical Suppressor (Lv. 49)
Barrel[]
- 18.2" Compact Barrel (Lv. 22)
- 26.9" Extended Barrel (Lv. 30)
- 25.9" Heavy Barrel (Lv. 46)
Laser[]
Optic[]
- Operator Reflex Sight (Lv. 3)
- Corp Combat Holo Sight (Lv. 6)
- Aim-Op Reflex Sight (Lv. 9)
- VLK 3.0x Optic (Lv. 11)
- Solozero Optics Mini Reflex (Lv. 14)
- PBX Holo 7 Sight (Lv. 16)
- Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex (Lv. 20)
- Integral Hybrid (Lv. 23)
- Solozero NVG Enhanced (Lv. 26)
- Scout Combat Optic (Lv. 28)
- Monocle Reflex Sight (Lv. 31)
- Sniper Scope (Lv. 34)
- APX5 Holographic Sight (Lv. 37)
- G.I. Mini Reflex (Lv. 40)
- Cronen C480 Pro Optic (Lv. 43)
- Merc Thermal Optic (Lv. 47)
- Canted Hybrid (Lv. 51)
- Viper Reflex Sight (Lv. 53)
- Thermal Hybrid (Lv. 56)
Stock[]
- FORGE TAC Stalker (Lv. 8)
- FORGE TAC Ultralight (Lv. 27)
- FSS Close Quarters Stock (Lv. 36)
- No Stock (Lv. 44)
Underbarrel[]
- Commando Foregrip (Lv. 4)
- Merc Foregrip (Lv. 19)
- Tactical Foregrip (Lv. 29)
- Bipod (Lv. 39)
- Snatch Grip (Lv. 45)
- Operator Foregrip (Lv. 55)
Magazine[]
- 150 Round Belt (Lv. 13)
- 200 Round Belt (Lv. 42)
Rear Grip[]
- Stippled Grip Tape (Lv. 25)
- Rubberized Grip Tape (Lv. 38)
- Granulated Grip Tape (Lv. 48)
Perks[]
- Heavy Hitter (Lv. 5)
- Recon (Lv. 10)
- Frangible - Wounding (Lv. 17)
- Fast Melee (Lv. 24)
- Mo' Money (Lv. 33)
- Fully Loaded (Lv. 41)
- Sleight of Hand (Lv. 50)
- FMJ (Lv. 52)
- Frangible - Disabling (Lv. 57)
Blueprints[]
| Blueprint | Image | Rarity | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baddie | 
|
Epic | Battle Pass Season One Tier 51 |
| Bloodlust | 
|
Legendary | Ragnarok Bundle |
| Bludgeoner | 
|
Legendary | Mace Operator Bundle |
| Boru | 
|
Legendary | Fallen King Bundle |
| Conductor | 
|
Epic | Copperhead II Bundle |
| Fire Hose | 
|
Legendary | The Gardener Bundle |
| Forester | 
|
Epic | Gone Camping Bundle |
| Game Over | 
|
Epic | Mechanized Bundle |
| Hedgerow | 
|
Legendary | Battle Pass Season Four Tier 71 |
| Old Country | 
|
Epic | Mother Russia Bundle |
| Quetzalcoatl | 
|
Epic | Aztlán Bundle |
| Seonee | 
|
Rare | Something Fierce Bundle |
| Slaughterhouse | 
|
Legendary | Nikto: Take No Prisoners Bundle |
| Sunset Hue | 
|
Epic | Battle Pass Season Four Tier 18 |
| Standard Issue | 
|
Epic | Multiplayer Mission Shock And Awe |
| The Uprising | 
|
Legendary | Insurgence Bundle |
| Usurper | 
|
Epic | Battle Pass Season Two Tier 59 |
| Wrong Turn | 
|
Rare | Battle Pass Season One Tier 8 |
Gallery[]
- For attachment images, see PKM/Attachments#Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).
Call of Duty: Mobile[]
- "Fully automatic with high power but low mobility. Effective at medium to long range."
- — In-game description
The PKM returns in Call of Duty: Mobile. It was added in December 2021 as part of the Season 11: Final Snow update.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
- OWC Light Suppressor (Lv.3)
- OWC Light Compensator (Lv.11)
- Tactical Suppressor (Lv.29)
- RTC Light Muzzle Brake (Lv.40)
- Monolithic Suppressor (Lv.49)
Barrel[]
- MIP Light (Lv.9)
- OWC Ranger (Lv.21)
- OWC Maskman (Lv.28)
Optic[]
- Classic Red Dot Sight
- Red Dot Sight 1 (Lv.10)
- Classic Holographic Sight (Lv.12)
- Tactical Scope (Lv.14)
- Red Dot Sight 2 (Lv.20)
- 3X Tactical Scope 2 (Lv.23)
- Holographic Sight 1 (Lv.27)
- RTC 4.4X Tactical Scope (Lv.32)
- Red Dot Sight 3 (Lv.35)
- 3X Tactical Scope 1 (Lv.36)
- Holographic Sight 3 (Lv.37)
- Holographic Sight 2 (Lv.39)
- Red Dot Sight 4 (LV.41)
- Red Dot Sight 5 (Lv.44)
- Red Dot Sight 6 (Lv.45)
- 4X Tactical Scope (Lv.46)
- 3X Tactical Scope 3 (Lv.48)
- OWC 4.4X Tactical Scope (Lv.51)
Stock[]
- YKM Light Stock (Lv.5)
- YKM Combat Stock (Lv.8)
- No Stock (Lv.22)
- RTC Steady Stock (Lv.31)
Perk[]
- Sleight of Hand (Lv.6)
- Headshot XP (Lv.18)
- Stealth Kill (Lv.33)
- Empty Reload (Lv.34)
- Wounding (Lv.43)
- Full Ammo (Lv.47)
- Disable (Lv.50)
- FMJ (Lv.52)
Laser[]
- OWC Laser - Tactical (Lv.13)
- RTC Laser 1mW (Lv.15)
- MIP Laser 5mW (Lv.26)
Underbarrel[]
- Strike Foregrip (Lv.2)
- Operator Foregrip (Lv.16)
- Merc Foregrip (Lv.24)
- Snatch Foregrip (Lv.25)
- Bipod (Lv.30)
- Tactical Foregrip A (Lv.42)
Ammunition[]
- Extended Mag C (Lv.17)
- Large Extended Mag D (Lv.38)
Rear Grip[]
- Granulated Grip Tape (Lv.4)
- Stippled Grip Tape (Lv.7)
- Rubberized Grip Tape (Lv.19)
Blueprints[]
Epic[]
- Boru
- Gilded Lion
- Specter Claw
- Prism
- Bamboo Ballistics
- Corporate Colors
- Sweaterscape
- Rockin'!
- Sinister Smile
- Volcanic Ash
- Meiji
- Empty Shells
- Tropical Flora
- God Hunter
Legendary[]
- Red Nose Revenge
Gallery[]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II[]
Unusable PKMs can be seen in racks in the multiplayer map Farm 18.
Trivia[]
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered[]
- Unlike other LMGs, the PKM's bipod is unfolded in both of the first-person model and the world model.
- It has a manufacture date of 1973.
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