V.A. Degtyarev Plant · Machine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1944
| Weight (empty) | 7400 g (261.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1037 mm (40.83") |
| Barrel Length | 521 mm (20.51") |
| Height | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Magazine Capacity | 100 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 735 m/s (2411 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2133 J (1573 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm
The RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova, or Degtyaryov Hand-held Machine Gun) is a Soviet 7.62x39mm light machine gun designed by Vasily Degtyaryov. Designated as the model of 1944, it was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1948, with large-scale deliveries beginning in 1953. The RPD was designed alongside the AK-47 to fire the new 7.62x39mm M43 intermediate cartridge, serving as the squad automatic weapon component of the Soviet infantry weapon family. The weapon operates via a gas-operated, long-stro...
Country of Origin: SU
Designer: Vasily Degtyaryov