Reliability in Russian: Kalashnikov's Advanced RPL-20 Machine Gun to be Presented Abroad for the First Time

The machine gun's belt holds up to 200 rounds

The new Russian 5.45-mm belt-fed light machine gun RPL-20 will be presented at the ADEX 2024 defense industry exhibition. It will be held in Baku on September 24-26.

RPL-20
RPL-20

The novelty was developed by the Kalashnikov arms concern. The RPL-20 allows for a high density of fire due to the use of a 100 or 200-round belt. At the same time, the design ensures firing from the rear position of the moving system and barrel replacement.

Kalashnikov developed the RPL-20 in two versions: with barrel lengths of 415 and 590 mm. The machine gun has the ability to install a wide range of modern equipment and accessories, and is equipped with a folding telescopic stock with a shoulder rest and a lifting cheek piece.

RPL-20
RPL-20

Main technical characteristics of RPL-20:

  • Ammunition used — 5.45x39 mm
  • Feeding type — belt-fed
  • Box capacity — 100 or 200 rounds
  • Weight with a long barrel, without a cartridge box, belt, PMS, front handle — no more than 5.5 kg

Overall length:

  • with a barrel length of 590 mm — 1100 mm
  • with a barrel length of 415 mm — 950 mm

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