The RPK-74 (РПК-74) was introduced in 1974 together with the AK-74 assault rifle and chambered for the new 5.45×39mm intermediate cartridge. [9] It was derived from the AK-74 rifle, with modifications that mirror those made to the AKM to create the RPK.

Apr 2, 2024 · T he 5.45x39mm RPK-74 was an evolutionary development of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s original 1940’s-vintage AK-47. The earliest AK (Avtomat Kalashnikova) rifle fired the then radically new M43 7.62x39mm round and was built around a stamped steel receiver.

The 1P78 comes in several versions for the AK-74 (1P78-1), RPK-74 (1P78-2), AKM (1P78) and RPK (1P78-3). The 1P78 is intended for quickly engaging point and area targets at various ranges and is zeroed for both windage and elevation at 400 m (437 yd).

May 16, 2023 · Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, the RPK is a light machine gun that shares many parts and features with the AK-47/AKM series of rifles including interchangeable magazines and a common cartridge. Let’s dive in and take a look at the guns.

The Kalashnikov RPK-74 light machine gun has been developed during mid-seventies to complement the AK-74 assault rifle a sa standard squad automatic weapon of the Soviet (later Russian) army.It is based on the parent AK-74 assault rifle in the same way as its 7,62mm predecessor RPK was based on AKM assault rifle.Design and functioning of RPK-74 ...

Built on the same standard as the military RPK, Vepr RPK-74 is 50% more reinforced than any standard rifle. Each RPK has been manufactured using state of the art technology, effectively creating a heavy duty barrel and receiver that will last through not just a lifetime but for many generations to come.

Dec 1, 1997 · For example, the scope-fitted (either 4 power 1P29 scope or passive night sight) 5.45x39mm RPK-74 is called as the RPK-74N. Handling and disassembly procedures for the RPK follow the familiar Kalashnikov pattern. If you can handle and fire any AK-47 or AKM variant, you can fire the RPK.

Basic differences between the AK-74 and RPK-74 include that the RPK has a longer, heavier chrome-lined barrel better designed to handle heat, slotted flash hider, buttstock designed for more effective use when firing prone, folding bipod, improved front sight, heavier duty guide rod and recoil spring, different gas block, and 45-round polymer ...

Feb 3, 2021 · The RPK is now obsolete. The AK was redesigned in the 1970s to fire the smaller 5.45x39mm cartridge as the AK-74 and the RPK-74 was adapted to accept this new round. The new guns were right on time for Russian wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya in the 1980s. The RPK was replaced by the RPK-74 chambered in 5.45×39.

Apr 10, 2024 · The 5.45x39mm RPK-74 was an evolutionary development of Mikhail Kalashnikov’s original 1940’s-vintage AK-47. The earliest AK (Avtomat Kalashnikova) rifle fired the then radically new M43 7.62x39mm round and was built around a stamped steel receiver.