The amazing Russian RPK

Published on September 1, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This review covers the Russian RPK, a squad automatic weapon based on the AK-47. Key differences include a longer, heavier barrel, a bulged trunnion, and a clubfoot stock. The featured rifle is a Definitive Arms build with original worn furniture and a parkerized finish, topped with a Russian NZPSU optic. A live-fire demonstration concludes the review.

Quick Summary

The Russian RPK is a squad automatic weapon based on the AK-47, distinguished by its longer, heavier barrel, bulged trunnion receiver, and clubfoot stock. This review features a Definitive Arms build with original furniture and a Russian NZPSU optic.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the RPK
  2. 00:10Design and Features vs AK-47
  3. 00:21Definitive Arms Build Details
  4. 00:33NZPSU Optic and Live Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Russian RPK different from the AK-47?

The RPK, designed as a squad automatic weapon, features a longer and heavier barrel for sustained fire, a reinforced receiver with a bulged trunnion, and often a distinctive clubfoot stock, differentiating it from the standard AK-47 rifle.

What is a Definitive Arms RPK build?

A Definitive Arms RPK build typically involves using original RPK parts kits to reconstruct the rifle, often featuring original worn furniture paired with a durable parkerized finish on the metal components for a blend of authenticity and modern reliability.

What kind of optic is shown on the RPK?

The RPK in the video is equipped with an NZPSU optic, which is noted as a Russian-made copy or clone of the Elcan optic, providing a magnified sighting solution for the light machine gun.

What caliber does the RPK fire?

The Russian RPK fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge, the same intermediate rifle round used by the standard AK-47, ensuring commonality in ammunition supply within Soviet-era military contexts.

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