rpk-74

РПК-74
6П18
6P18
RPKS-74
RPK-74M
РПКС-74
РПК-74М

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

This tag implicates light_machine_gun (learn more).