The RPD
The RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova, English: hand-held machine gun of Degtyaryov) is a Soviet-made light machine gun. It was the Close-Range weapon of Pol Pot.
Description
Weight: 14.55 lb (6.6 kg)
Length: 40.8 in (104 cm)
Barrel Length: 20.5 in (52 cm)
Cartridge: 7.62x39mm
Action: Gas-operated
Rate of Fire: 650-750 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: 2,411 ft/s (735 m/s)
Effective Range: 100-1,000 m
Feed System: 100-round belt contained in drum magazine
Sights: Open-type sights with rear sliding notch and semi-hooded front post
Uses
The RPD was developed in the Soviet Union during World War II, and remained in service with the Red Army until the 1960's, when it was replaced by the RPK. It is still in service in a number of countries around the world.