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M249 Para vs RPK
Side-by-side technical comparison
M249 Para
Other WeaponsIn production
RPK
Submachine GunsIn production
Overview
Spec
M249 Para
RPK
Production
1994–present
1961–Present
Units produced
Unknown
~10,000,000+ units (including all variants and licensed copies)
Specifications
Spec
M249 Para
RPK
Overall length
910 mm (stock extended) / 760 mm (collapsed)
940 mm (37.0 in) with stock extended; 860 mm (33.9 in) with stock folded (RPK-74M)
Barrel length
349 mm (13.75 inch)
415 mm (16.3 in) standard; 460 mm (18.1 in) RPK-74 variant
Weight
6.8 kg
4.8 kg (10.6 lb) empty (RPK); 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) empty (RPK-74)
Magazine capacity
200-round belt or 30-round M16 magazine
30‑round AK‑type box magazine standard; 40‑round box (RPK‑74); 75‑round drum (optional); 100‑round drum (rare)
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt
Long‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, closed‑bolt operation; reinforced bolt carrier group for sustained fire
Trigger type
Full auto only
Single‑stage military trigger with selector for safe, semi‑automatic, and fully automatic fire
Sights
Adjustable rear diopter, front post
Adjustable rear leaf sight (100‑1000 m); hooded front post; optional night sight dovetail
Calibers