Daewoo K3

Daewoo K3.
Daewoo K3.

Daewoo K3 with belt inserted.
Daewoo K3 with belt inserted.

 

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Weigth: 6.85 kg
Length: 1030 mm
Length of barrel: 533 mm
Feeding: 250 rounds belt or 30 rounds box magazines
Rate of fire: 700 rounds/min (belt feed) or 1000 rounds/min (magazine feed)

 

The Daewoo K3 had been developed by Daewoo precision Industries of South Korea, and was obviously inspired by Belgian FN Minimi (M249 SAW). It is in service with South Korean Army.

The K3 is a gas operated, ful auto firing weapon with rotating bolt locking. It can be feed from belt or from box magazines without any modifications. The barrel is quick changeable.