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L4 Bren Gun vs RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)

Side-by-side technical comparison

Overview
Spec
L4 Bren Gun
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Production
1958–1970
1944–1960
Units produced
Unknown (thousands converted)
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
L4 Bren Gun
RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)
Overall length
1180 mm
1040 mm
Barrel length
635 mm
520 mm
Weight
9.0 kg (unloaded)
7.4 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
30 (detachable box)
100 (belt in drum)
Action type
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Trigger type
Automatic only
Automatic only
Sights
Iron sights (diopter rear)
Iron sights (adjustable rear)
Calibers

L4 Bren Gun

RPD (Degtyaryov RPD)