The RPD was the 1st belt-fed machine gun designed to fire in 7.62X39. The system was issued by the Soviet Army, China, North Korea and many others throughout the Eastern Bloc as well as Africa and S. America. The RPD was also used by U.S. SOF in Vietnam. These classic reproductions are true to form just as originally issued only in semiautomatic. They feature new U.S. Made Receivers, Barrels and the proper 922R compliance components. One of the most battle tested and affordable belt-fed systems available. Each unit comes with hardcase, two drums, two drum pouches, sling, bore rod, manual, carry case and two ammo belts. This is a BATFE evaluated and approved semi-auto rifle.
Features :
- Gas operated long stroke piston
- Rate of fire – 650 RPM
- Velocity – 2300 to 2500 FPS
- Effective range – 1000meters
- Feed system – 100 round
- non-disengaging segmented belt
- Sights – open iron sight, or the ability to mountan optic with the carbine
- Available as semi-auto only OR full auto light machine gun that fires from an open bolt
