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RPK-16

IN PRODUCTION
RPK-16
Quick Overview
Origin
Production
2016 - Present
Overview

The RPK-16 is a Russian light machine gun chambered in 5.45x39mm based on the AK-12 platform. It features a heavy profile 580 mm barrel for sustained fire and improved accuracy. The weapon uses a 45-round box magazine or a 96-round drum for high capacity. It has a Picatinny rail system on the handguard for mounting optics and accessories. The RPK-16 can be configured with either a long barrel for the LMG role or a short barrel for assault use.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1080 mm
Barrel Length
580 mm
Weight
4.5 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated rotating bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Adjustable rear tangent and front post
Magazine Capacity
96 rounds (drum)
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
rate Of Fire
700 rpm

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