A look at the a heavy machine gun of Russian design by Forgotten Weapons, the Kord. The Kord is a heavy machine gun developed in the 1990s as a replacement for the NSV. The NSV, while effective, was produced solely in Kazakhstan, leaving Russia without a domestic heavy machine gun after the Soviet Union's collapse. The Kord, an improved version of the NSV, was designed and manufactured in Russia, entering service in 2001. It uses a long-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt, firing the same 12.7x108mm cartridge as the NSV. Incorporating elements from the PK machine gun and featuring a forward-ejection system, the Kord is well-suited for both vehicular and infantry roles, thanks to its effective muzzle brake, shoulder stock, and bipod mounting system.