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.

Videos about the products of the Kalashnikov group of companies, reviews of new Russian weapons, serials about hunting, answers from Kalashnikov specialists to user questions and much more on Kalashnikov Media.

Jul 28, 2024 · The RPK-16 was unveiled during Army-2016, the International Military Technical Forum which was held near Moscow in September 2016. It was especially developed to replace the old Soviet-made RPK 7.62x39mm caliber light machine gun developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the late 1950s.

Feb 28, 2019 · Kalashnikov’s RPK-16 aims to give Russian infantrymen a gun similar to the Stoner 63 — one that can be easily be transformed to suit the purposes of the mission ahead.

Kalashnikov RPK-16 light machine gun uses traditional gas operated, long stroke piston action with rotary bolt locking. It fires from closed bolt, in single shots and full auto. It has interchangeable barrels in two configurations.

Feb 14, 2025 · "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.

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 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...

Jun 28, 2024 · At the same time, one of the main features of the RPK-16 was the ability to change the barrel from a long 580 mm to a short 415 mm and vice versa. True, this manipulation, due to its complexity, could hardly be carried out in combat conditions.

Mar 23, 2018 · The Kalashnikov 5.45mm RPK-16 light machine gun is currently undergoing operational evaluation trials in the Russian Armed Forces, the Kalashnikov Media platform reported.