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In 1994, a machine gun was created, which was named "Vepr" (Boar) model № 1. [5] In 1994, samples № 2 and № 3 were also developed on the basis of RPK-74 5.45 × 39 mm and AKM 7.62 × 39 mm. Later, the SKS carbine was redesigned - № 4. The cost of processing one unit of standard weapon into a “bullpup” at that time was ₴300. [5]
The RPK-74M (Modernizirovannij "Modernized") is an updated variant of the RPK-74 developed during the mid-'90s. In line with the AK-74M assault rifle variant, the RPK-74M lower handguard, gas tube cover, pistol grip, and new synthetic stock are made from a black, glass-filled polyamide .
The plant manufactures rifles and shotguns under the Molot-Oruzhiye (Hammer Weapon) and VEPR (Wild Boar) brands, and is a subsidiary of Rostec. [2] It is one of the largest companies in Kirov Oblast. [3] Molot was established in 1940, and was originally based in Zagorsk, Moscow Oblast. It was the main manufacturer of the PPSh-41 submachine gun. [4]
RPK [1] Light machine gun: 7.62×39mm Soviet Union: 40-round capacity box magazine or 75-round drum magazine. RPK-74 [1] / RPK-74M [6] Light machine gun: 5.45×39mm M74 Soviet Union: 30 or 45-round magazine. PM M1910/30 [1] Medium machine gun: 7.62×54mmR Russian Empire Soviet Union: Belt fed with 250-round cloth belts.
The Malyuk is made from polymer materials and is chambered in 7.62×39mm, 5.45×39mm and 5.56×45mm NATO ammo [4] and has an AK-74-type flash hider. [17] Malyuks chambered in 7.62×39mm and 5.45×39mm use AK-47/ AKM / RPK and AK-74-based magazines [ 9 ] [ 18 ] while those chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO use AK-100-based magazines.
The Yugoslavian version of the RPK, the Zastava M72, is a longer barreled member of the M70 family and is the weapon upon which the Tabuk is based. The barrel length of the Iraqi Tabuk rifle is 23.6 inches – slightly longer and thinner than a Yugoslavian M72 barrel, but much longer than a traditional AKM or the M70 (16.25 inches).
The AN-94 was designed as a potential replacement to the AK-74 series of rifles currently in service with the Russian Armed Forces. Due to its complex design and expense, it failed to fill its intended role as a replacement for the AK-74, but it is in limited use as a special purpose weapon. [2] [3]
The RPK version of the md. 86 is called the md. 93. It features a long reinforced receiver, a carry handle, and a bipod. An earlier, short-lived version used a fire control group similar to the 7.62 mm md. 64, "Safe – Auto – Single". The md. 93 changed this to the md. 86 style "Safe – Auto – Single – Burst".