The RPK differed from the AKM in many design features: the barrel was extended and the muzzle velocity increased; the magazine capacity was increased to extend sustained fire;a folding bipod was provided to improve shooting accuracy;windage adjustment was added to the sights; the stock was the same as that of the Tegegarev RPD machine gun, and a folding wooden stock RPKS was developed for airborne troops.
Product Introduction
The RPK differed from the AKM in many design features: the barrel was extended and the muzzle velocity increased; the magazine capacity was increased to extend sustained fire;a folding bipod was provided to improve shooting accuracy;windage adjustment was added to the sights; the stock was the same as that of the Tegegarev RPD machine gun, and a folding wooden stock RPKS was developed for airborne troops.
Technical specifications
■Caliber: 7.62×39 mm
■Muzzle Velocity: 732 m/s
■Capacity: 30 rounds/75 rounds
■Total Weight: 4.25 kg
■Total Length: 1035 mm
■Effective Range: 600 m
■Firing Rate: 570 rounds/min
■Service Life: ≥10000 rounds