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Bren Gun vs RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Side-by-side technical comparison
Bren Gun
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Bren Gun
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Production
1938–1992
1944–1960
Units produced
500,000+
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
Bren Gun
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Overall length
45.5 in (1,156 mm)
1040 mm
Barrel length
25.0 in (635 mm)
520 mm
Weight
22.0 lb (10.0 kg) empty
7.4 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
30 rounds (top-mounted detachable)
100 (belt in drum)
Action type
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Automatic only
Sights
Aperture rear, blade front
Iron sights (adjustable rear)
Calibers
Bren Gun
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)