The RPK-16 is chambered in 5.45×39mm which features the traditional Kalashnikov gas-operated long-stroke piston system, and shares several novel technical and ergonomic features derived from the AK-12 program.

Feb 14, 2025 · The RPK-16 was first unveiled in 2016. It appeared to be a successor to the RPK-74, following the typical design trends in Russian firearms. "RPK" refers to Kalashnikov's hand-held machine gun, commonly categorized as a light machine gun. However, the RPK series, including the RPK-16, is more accurately classified as an automatic rifle.

The RPK-16 is a Russian light machine gun developed from the AK-12 and RPK-400. The RPK-16 was first revealed in 2016. The RPK-16 could be considered an equivalent of foreign light machine guns such as the M249, which are chambered in the same ammunition as the primary firearms and had the...

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Jul 28, 2024 · The RPK-16 is a 5.45mm caliber light machine gun (LMG) designed and manufactured by the Russian small arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Group, a subsidiary of the Russian ROSTEC state corporation.

The 5.45mm Kalashnikov RPK-16 light machine gun is a prototype of the new Squad Automatic weapon proposed by “Kalashnikov” Concern. Based on traditional Kalashnikov layout and design, it has several novel technical and ergonomic features derived from the AK-12 program, as well as some specific “machine gun” upgrades such as detachable ...

Feb 6, 2018 · RPK-16 features a side folding and telescoping stock, ergonomic pistol grip with cleaning kit storage compartment inside it, Krebs style safety selector and a new muzzle device.

The RPK-16 is the modernized version of the RPK light machine gun using the AK-12 as its base. It was designed to operate with standard AK ammunition and magazines making it fully compatible with the AK-12 magazines as well as the older …

Aug 15, 2017 · The RPK-16 Light Machine Gun is a modern version of the RPK 74 LMG as it has been adapted to current requirements. The stock has four positions and collapses in side-folding style. This firearm allows all kinds and variations of thermal and night vision scopes.

Feb 3, 2021 · Famous from battlefields around the world, the Russian designed RPK (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Kalashnikova), is literally named “Kalashnikov’s hand-held machine gun”.