RPK-74 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The RPK-74 is a Soviet light machine gun chambered in 5.45×39mm, introduced in 1974. Based on the AK-74, it uses a longer heavier barrel and a folding bipod, and it normally feeds from high-capacity box magazines.
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Caliber | 5.45×39 |
| Weight (unloaded) | 5.295 kg |
| Length | 1105 mm |
| Barrel length | 618 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 45 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 800 m |