"Kalashnikov unveils RPK-16 LMG" Topic
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Tango01 | 12 Sep 2016 10:29 p.m. PST |
"Russia's Kalashnikov Group (a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation) unveiled its new RPK-16 light machine gun (LMG) at the Army 2016 defence show held outside Moscow from 6-11 September. Intended to replace the ageing RPK-74 light support weapon, a company official told IHS Jane's at the exhibition that the "RPK-16 is chambered for M74 5.45x39mm cartridge, as well as its predecessor. The new LMG can fire 7N6, 7N10, 7T3, and 7T3M munitions. The firearm has a combat weight of 6 kg, a full length of 1,076 mm, a barrel length of 370 mm [short barrel] or 550 mm [long barrel], a maximum firing range of 800 m, and a magazine capacity of 30 or 96 rounds. It features traditional Kalashnikov long-stroke piston gas-operating scheme, interchangeable barrels, a Picatinny rail for optical/red dot scopes on the top of the receiver, an ergonomic pistol grip, and a folding stock. The bipod of RPK-74 is replaced by a Picatinny rail. RPK-16 can be complemented by a supressor"…"
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bsrlee | 13 Sep 2016 2:47 a.m. PST |
Do you think the US Government will sue for violation of Intellectual Property over the use of 'their' rail system? ;-) |
VVV reply | 13 Sep 2016 7:49 a.m. PST |
Its a multi-role rifle really When used as an LMG, it will be able to utilize the new 96-round drum magazine and with the heavy and longer barrel, the heat build up from firing the gun as a support weapon takes longer. When used as an assault rifle, it can use the 30-round magazine from the AK-74 or the 45-round RPK Magazine. |
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