PKP Pecheneg

The PKP Pecheneg is a modernized version of the PKM machine gun to be more accurate with the use of a non-interchangeable air-cooled barrel while firing the same 7.62x54mmR round of the PKM. Named for the ancient settlers of Russia, the Pecheneg is capable of mounting telescopic sights to further improve its accuracy over range. Unlike the PKM, the weapon's bipod is not detachable, but it can still use the same box magazines that can hold 100, 200, or even 250 rounds of ammunition. The weapon also retains the same tripod mounting mechanism as the PKM, but it is more suited in the light machine gun role.

Battlefield 3
In Battlefield 3, the PKP Pecheneg is a light machine gun issued to the Support Kit. It has been seen used in the Operation Métro gameplay trailer with a 4X Rifle Scope and is unlocked early as the third unlock for the support kit, after the M249 and C4. The beta version has open sights, high power but high recoil aswell, with a bipod it can be used at longer ranges. It is unlocked after reaching 35000 Support score