HK M27 IAR - The American RPK?
This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Heckler & Koch M27 IAR, comparing its role and design to historical squad automatic weapons like the RPK and RPD, and current USMC issue like the M249 SAW. Experts Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda highlight the M27's piston-driven AR platform, heavy barrel, and magazine-fed design as a shift towards precision suppression over volume of fire. The discussion covers its weight, logistical advantages, and the evolving doctrine of squad support weapons.












