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RPD vs RPK-74M
Side-by-side technical comparison
RPD
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
RPK-74M
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
RPD
RPK-74M
Production
1944–1960
1991–present
Units produced
500,000+
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
RPD
RPK-74M
Overall length
40.8 in (1,037 mm)
1060 mm (stock extended) / 820 mm (folded)
Barrel length
20.6 in (523 mm)
590 mm
Weight
16.8 lb (7.6 kg) empty
5.1 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
100 rounds (drum or belt)
45 rounds (box) or 60 rounds (casket)
Action type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
Full-auto only
Selective fire
Sights
Tangent rear, hooded front
Adjustable rear tangent, hooded front post
Calibers
RPK-74M