Who designed the RPK machine gun?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: Who designed the RPK machine gun?


A: The RPK machine gun was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

Q: When did the RPK production begin and end?


A: The RPK production began in 1961 and ended in 1978.

Q: What was the RPK designed to replace?


A: The RPK was designed to replace the older RPD.

Q: What other weapon was the RPK based on?


A: The RPK was based on the AK-47.

Q: When did the RPK-74 production begin?


A: The RPK-74 production began in 1974.

Q: Who used the RPK machine gun in the Vietnam War?


A: The NVA and Viet Congs used the RPK machine gun in the Vietnam War.

Q: Is the RPK still in use today?


A: While some sources indicate that the RPK is still in use today, it has largely been replaced by newer weapons.


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