
The RPK-74 is a Soviet light machine gun developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is the 5.45x39mm variant of the earlier RPK light machine gun. The RPK-74 shares approximately 75 percent parts commonality with the AK-74 assault rifle. It features a longer, heavier barrel, a bipod, and a reinforced receiver for sustained fire. The weapon uses a 45-round magazine or a standard 30-round AK-74 magazine. It was designed as a squad-level support weapon for the Soviet military.
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