RPK-74 Technical Data

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Designation:

Ruchnoi Pulumet Kalashnikov

Manufacturer:

Izmash Joint Stock Company

Year Adopted:

1974

Operational Status:

Russia - In active service.

Ammunition

5.45x39.5 cartridge

Method of Operation

Gas operated, long stroke recoil system, with rotating closed bolt.

Selector

Three position selector.
Safe, Semi, and Full Automatic (OB)

Weight

4.7 kg (empty)
5.56 kg (loaded)

Maximum Range

300 Meters (Point Target - Automatic)
400 Meters (Point Target - Semi-Automatic)
1000 Meters (Area Target)
1500 Meters (Maximum lethal range)

Length:

106 cm

Sights:

Hooded front sight, Tangent rear sight

Rate of Fire:

150 rounds per minute in automatic
50 rounds per minute in semiautomatic

Muzzle Velocity:

960 Meters per Second