Up to 400 Shots Without Critical Overheating: Kalashnikov's Latest RPL-7 Light Machine Gun to be Sent for Troop Trials

The assault weapon is based on the RPL-20 design

The Russian Kalashnikov Group is sending the latest 7.62mm RPL-7 belt-fed light machine gun for military trials. The product is adapted to the needs of the customer.

RPL-7 at the IDEX 2025 International Defence Exhibition
The RPL-7 was created for the assault units of the Russian Federation's security forces on the basis of the 5.45mm RPL-20 light machine gun design, taking into account current trends and maintaining the operational and combat characteristics that have received exceptionally positive feedback from military personnel.
Press service of the Kalashnikov Group

Features of RPL-7:

  • Compactness (folding telescopic stock with adjustable cheek rest and shoulder support)
  • Light weight (5.5 kg)
  • Large portable ammunition load (80-round belt and 5 soft ammunition boxes)
  • Long Picatinny rail
  • Wide standard configuration (low-noise firing device, front fire-control handle, removable bipod)

Read more on the topic:

For Assault Troops, Infantrymen, Helicopter Pilots: Kalashnikov Unveils Unique MRS 2.0 Modular Unloading System

For Carrying MANPADS, First Aid Kits, Ammunition: Triada-TKO Unveils New Line of Backpacks for Military Personnel

Advanced Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmets from Kalashnikov Begin Delivery to Troops