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− | The 5.45mm Kalashnikov RPK-16 light machine gun is a prototype of the new Squad Automatic | + | The 5.45mm Kalashnikov RPK-16 light machine gun is a prototype of the new Squad Automatic weapon proposed by “Kalashnikov” Concern. Based on traditional Kalashnikov layout and design, it has several novel technical and ergonomic features derived from the AK-12 program, as well as some specific “machine gun” upgrades such as detachable barrels that are available in two lengths, long and short. First displayed to the public at Army-2016 expo, as of late 2018 it was submitted for testing by Russian army and some elite law enforcement units. Eventually this gun is intended to replace old 5.45mm RPK-74 light machine guns / squad automatic weapons. |
With short barrel, it also can be used as a ‘heavy assault rifle’ for urban operations. In this QCB configuration RPK-16, thanks to its heavy barrel, is capable of very good accuracy in single shots, and also can deliver significant firepower in full automatic mode. | With short barrel, it also can be used as a ‘heavy assault rifle’ for urban operations. In this QCB configuration RPK-16, thanks to its heavy barrel, is capable of very good accuracy in single shots, and also can deliver significant firepower in full automatic mode. |