This review of the Chinese Type 56 RPD details its development as a squad-level LMG designed for the 7.62x39mm cartridge, offering a lighter alternative to full-power rifle cartridges. It highlights the RPD's belt-fed system using 50-round metallic belts in a drum carrier and discusses variations in belt designs from Russia, Hungary, and China. The video also covers external features like the 'clubfoot' stock, internal mechanics including the long-stroke gas piston and flapper locking system, and its service history as a predecessor to the RPK.
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