A Soviet 5.45×39mm light machine gun introduced in 1974, based on AK-74 assault rifle. The weapon features longer barrel, a bipod, slightly longer receiver in order to enhance its sustained fire capability. It feeds from a standard 45-round magazine, interchangeable with the 30-round rifle counterpart.
This tag also applies to RPK-74 variants, such as:
RPKS-74 - With a solid wooden side-folded stock. Unlike the AKS-74 with triangular metal one.
RPK-74M - Modernized variant with a folding stock, distinct black furniture and finish. See AK-74M.
