The PKP-BP is an LMG Weapon in the game Battlefield 2042. Read on to learn more about the firepower, accuracy, range, and handling of this weapon, as well as the available attachments and their respective effects.

PKP-BP Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

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PKP-BP Overview

PKP-BP Weapon Info and Stats
Description
Russian LMG with heritage. Effective support by fire with belt-fed 7.62x54mm rounds at a lethal 800rpm.
Class	Rate of Fire	Mag Size	Zoom
LMG	800	200	1.25x
Firepower	Accuracy	Range	Handling
60	44	48	32

How to Get PKP-BP

The PKP-BP will unlock when you reach Level 32.

PKP-BP Bullets to Kill and Time to Kill (BTK and TTK)

PKP-BP Bullets to Kill (BTK)

PKP-BP BTK
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Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.

PKP-BP Time to Kill (TTK)

PKP-BP TTK
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The TTK was computed by using the following formula: (60/Rate of Fire)*(BTK-1).

The Standard ammo type exhibits strange properties in that it gives the fastest TTK in both very close (0-10m) and long ranges (40-100m), while the High-Power magazine is the fastest in between. This makes it quite a hassle to swap in between the two magazine types if someone would want to get the most out of the gun.

BTK and TTK for All Guns

PKP-BP Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope	XDR Holo (Short-Range) XDR Holo (Mid-Range) Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo	High-Power (All Ranges)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary	MP28
Throwable	Proximity Sensor
Gadget	Ammo Crate

Attachment Loadouts

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

The PKP-BP is already an excellent close to mid-ranged weapon option, so the only real improvement that you could provide the weapon is to replace its sights. The XDR Holo is a good choice to go with, zooming it just enough to allow players the flexibility to target opponents from close to mid-range with clear sights.

Going prone to deploy the weapon's Factory Mounts will help to stabilize the weapon even further, turning a player's position into a veritable fixed position capable of holding down map crossings with ease.

The High Power is the best ammo type for the PKP-BP since it gives the best TTK at mid-range while not falling behind compared to the Standard ammo at close range.

Best Attachments for Long Range

Without sacrificing any of the weapon's stats or firepower, the attachments needed for long-ranged combat are mainly focused on increasing the player's ability to see enemies clearly while also increasing its handling. The Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x is the perfect sights for players that wish to be able to deal damage from a distance while also being capable of switching out to mid-ranged sights for whenever the situation demands for it.

This is due to the sight being a hybrid sight, allowing players to switch between long-ranged and mid-ranged sights on the fly.

Best Specialist for PKP-BP

The PKP-BP is not a strong upgrade over the LCMG. Specialists that can help to expand on its prowess and ability to provide streams of fire against enemies from a fixed position will help to capitalize on its potential.

Specialist	Strengths
Paik	When holding down an area, such as an enclosed and confined objective, a combination of Smoke Grenades and Paik's EMG-X Scanner will allow players to simply spray into a general direction where enemies are coming from. The PKP-BP's large amount of ammunition per reload will ensure a consistent stream of bullets will rain down on an enemy, denying them any progress.
Boris	In situations where an area needs be locked down or assaulted, deploying the SG-36 Sentry System will add a "second gun" to your arsenal, allowing you provide streams of fire towards enemy positions, holding them down and allowing allies more flexibility to maneuver.
Irish	Irish's Fortification System Specialty will allow you to deploy cover in areas in situations similar to how players would use Paik. The combination of cover and the PKP-BP allows players to more safely shoot at enemies without the difficulty of presenting themselves to danger.

PKP-BP Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
Tactical Compensator	Horizontal Recoil Control	Vertical Recoil Control	Acc: +2	30 PKP-BP Kills
Champion Muzzle Brake	Vertical Recoil Control	Horizontal Recoil Control	Acc: +2	300 PKP-BP Kills
Warhawk Compensator	Horizontal Recoil Control	Vertical Recoil Control	Acc: +2	90 PKP-BP Kills
ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake	Vertical Recoil Control	Horizontal Recoil Control	Acc: +2	180 PKP-BP Kills

Scope Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
K8 Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.25x	10 PKP-BP Kills
Fusion Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.25x	330 PKP-BP Kills
TV 2X	Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +1 Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 2x	270 PKP-BP Kills
XDR Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.25x	90 PKP-BP Kills
UH-1 Smart 1.5x	Enhanced Target Visibility Target Info	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Hnd.: -1 Zoom: 1.5x	150 PKP-BP Kills
Shan 2.5x	Zoom Level Enhanced Target Visibility	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +2 Hnd.: -2 Zoom: 2.5x	60 PKP-BP Kills
Bravo 3x	Zoom Level	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x	360 PKP-BP Kills
8R Holo	Enhanced Target Visibility	N/A	Zoom: 1.5x	210 PKP-BP Kills
Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x	Zoom Level Toggle Optic	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 2.5x	30 PKP-BP Kills
Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x	Zoom Level Toggle Optic	Aiming Down Sight Speed	Rng.: +3 Hnd.: -3 Zoom: 3x	120 PKP-BP Kills

Magazine and Ammo Attachments

Attachment	Increases (+)	Decreases (-)	Effects	Unlock Req.
Armor Piercing	Penetrate Vehicle Armor Penetrates Light Materials	Infantry Damage Reload Speed	Hnd.: -5	240 PKP-BP Kills
Standard Issue	Recoil Control Reload Speed Rate of Fire	Effective Range	FP: -5 Acc: -5 Rng.: -5 Hnd.: +5	60 PKP-BP Kills
High-Power	Ammo Capacity	Reload Speed	Hnd.: +5	120 PKP-BP Kills

PKP-BP Skins

Central Desert (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 59.	Desert Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 51
Desert Flecktarn (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 71.	Forest Multi-Terrain (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 28.
Forest Technical (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 93.	Wildwood (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 65.
Winter Woodland (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 78.	Winter Mixed (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 13.
Dryfire (Common) How to Unlock: Reach Level 86.	Big Game Destroyer (Epic) How to Unlock: Reach Level 91.
Tier 1 (Epic) How to Unlock: 1,200 PKP-BP Kills.	Hero of the Republic (Rare) How to Unlock: 30 PKP-BP Kills.

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