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RPL-20

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Russia · 2025
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RPL-20

RPL-20
RPL-20 Photo: Nickel nitride · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
80
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraModern Era
In service2025
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
72
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
3/6
Modern Era
14/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
80
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
RPL-20
Country
Production
2025–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2025
  • Service Entry Year2025
  • DesignerKalashnikov Concern
  • Weight (Empty)5.2 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.45×39mm; 7.62×39mm (RPL-7)
  • Calibre5.45 mm
  • Case Length39 mm
  • Bullet Weight3.4 g
▣Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modesfully automatic
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire800
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
  • Barrel Length590 mm
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2025
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2025Production started
1
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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