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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 .
RPK-74M: An improved version (M for modernizirovanniy) of the RPK-74 with polymer furniture. RPK-201: An export model of the RPK-74M chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. RPK-203: An export model of the RPK-74M chambered in 7.62×39mm. RPK-16: The RPK-16 squad automatic weapon is a new light support weapon which is expected to take over the role of its ...
North Korean copy of the RPK machine gun, produced under license. [4] RPK-74 Soviet Union [2]: A-82 Type 73 North Korea: Indigenous design based on the ZB vz. 26 and the Kalashnikov PK machine gun design. Replaced by the Type 82 in service. [3] Gun-2 Minigun Indigenous electric-powered Gatling-type gun, chambered to fire 7.62×54mmR. [3] Type 82
5.45×39mm AK-74 and RPK-74 magazines AEK-972: 5.56×45mm NATO AK-101, AK-102 carbine and AK-108 magazines AEK-973, AEK-973S, KORD 6P68: 7.62×39mm AK-47, AKM and RPK magazines Note: In standard configuration all of the rifles uses a 30-round detachable box magazine and are capable of using the 60-round detachable casket magazine. Sights: AEK-971:
Kalashnikov's hand-held machine gun with a folding butt RPK-201 5.56×45mm NATO (GRAU index — 6P55) Kalashnikov's hand-held machine gun RPK-203 7.62×39mm (GRAU index — 6P8М) 30mm automatic grenade launcher AGS-17 Plamya 30×29mm (GRAU index — 6G11, index of a grenade launcher with a machine — 6G10)
Later Kalashnikov started offering the AK-107 / AK-108 / AK-109 (in order 5.45x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x39) models. Externally they are very similar to the AK-100 series (with some minor differences) and are offered in the same calibers.
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]
With an empty weight of 5.2-5.5 kg, the RPL-20 rivals the weight of an RPK-74 while providing belt-fed, open-bolt operation and quick-change barrels to enhance sustained fire. [ 12 ] As of January 2024, Kalashnikov Concern completed preliminary tests of the RPL-20 machine gun, and Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation plans to conduct ...