rpk-74

The RPK-74 is a Soviet 5.45×39mm light machine gun introduced in 1974, based on AK-74 assault rifle. The weapon features longer barrel, a bipod, slightly longer receiver in order to enhance its sustained fire capability. It feeds from a standard 45-round magazine, interchangeable with the rifle counterpart.

Variants

• RPKS-74 - Has a solid wooden side-folding stock. Unlike the AKS-74 with triangular metal one.
• RPK-74M - Modernized variant with a folding stock, distinct black furniture and finish. See AK-74M.

See also

• AKM → RPK
• Kalashnikov rifle
• list of weapons
• RPK-16
• Wikipedia entry: RPK#RPK-74