DShK HMG – firing (Soviet)

Description

The Soviet DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun, introduced in 1938, served as a powerful infantry support and anti-aircraft weapon during the Second World War. Designed by Degtyaryov and improved by Shpagin, it featured a belt-fed, gas-operated system firing the 12.7×108mm cartridge.

Though originally intended for anti-aircraft use, the DShK was also deployed by infantry on a wheeled mount with an armoured shield, weighing over 150 kg in total. Its high rate of fire (600 rounds per minute) and ability to penetrate light armour made it effective against vehicles and low-flying aircraft. However, its bulk and weight limited mobility, making it more suitable for static defence or vehicle mounting.

Despite these drawbacks, it was valued for its reliability and firepower, especially in urban and fortified settings. By 1944, production increased significantly, and the DShK became a staple of Soviet firepower, remaining in service long after the war ended.

• Country/Army: Soviet
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Painted by: MarDav Miniatures and FroggyPaints
• Original Designer: RKX Miniatures
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.