RPD — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The RPD is a Soviet light machine gun chambered for 7.62×39mm, introduced in the mid-1940s. It uses gas operation with belt feed and is designed for sustained automatic fire from an open bolt.
| Manufacturer | Degtyarev Plant |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1944 |
| Caliber | 7.62×39mm |
| Weight (unloaded) | 7.400 kg |
| Length | 1037 mm |
| Barrel length | 520 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 100 rounds |