Kalashnikov Delivers First Batch of Serial RPL-20 Light Machine Guns in Multicam Coloring to Troops

The Kalashnikov Concern has sent the first serial batch of RPL-20 light machine guns in the "multicam" color scheme to the troops. This is stated on the concern's website.

The first batch of serial belt-fed RPL-20 light machine guns was sent to the troops. Weapon made in the "multicam" color scheme, the delivery parameters are not disclosed. It is noted that the weapons were delivered under a 2025 state contract. It is emphasized that the "multicam" color scheme is used for the first time in the production of machine guns; earlier, a batch of shortened Kalashnikov AK-12K assault rifles in a similar color scheme, manufactured specifically for assault units, was delivered to the troops.

This color scheme of the RPL-20 is caused by the need for maximum camouflage of servicemen and their weapons in various combat conditions. Military equipment of soldiers in the "multicam" color scheme with a machine gun of the same color demonstrates a high level of invisibility in various types of terrain and a large range of distances.

- said in a statement.

As previously reported, the RPL-20 was developed by order of the Ministry of Defense in 5,45 mm caliber as a means of fire support. The machine gun was initially designed exclusively for belt feeding and a 5,45x39 mm cartridge. The belt is non-detachable for 100 or 200 rounds.

The Picatinny rail allows you to install any sights on the weapon, as well as other equipment and devices. The safety is two-sided, the weight depends on the barrel length: with a short 415 mm - 5,2 kg (assault version), with a long 590 mm - 5,5 kg (combined arms). The butt is telescopic with a lifting cheek and shoulder rest.

Comments

[silverwolf88]

A necessary and expected model... and one that has been modified to suit the tasks of the assaults and according to their comments and wishes

[Hitriy Zhuk]

Does it (weapon camouflage) really help?
After all, a machine gun is not a soldier - it’s small.
The machine gun too, especially since we are talking about an attack aircraft (they attack, which means they can see better).

Has anyone done any visibility tests (airsoft will also work for understanding)?

[Alex777]

Quote: Hitriy Zhuk

Does it (weapon camouflage) really help?
After all, a machine gun is not a soldier - it’s small.

It depends on who these machine guns will be issued to.
If it is for scouts and saboteurs, then it will be useful.

[Hunter 2]

Quote: Alex777

It depends on who these machine guns will be issued to.
If it is for scouts and saboteurs, then it will be useful.

Scouts and saboteurs prepare (camouflage) weapons themselves.
Should I send it for repainting in winter?

[Alex777]

Quote: Hunter 2

Should I send it for repainting in winter?

So, do they repaint all non-white weapons in winter?

[Hunter 2]

I wrote... scouts and saboteurs prepare weapons themselves. Some make them to match the landscape, some don't.
This "product" is just a marketing ploy by the Kalashnikov concern, for the sake of appearance. Just for the money... It has no practical use.

[Nexcom]

Operation on the SVO will show how necessary and effective this machine gun is....
We look forward to hearing from there.

PS as they wrote and showed - the tape is placed at the bottom. If it is full, then there are no problems, but if it is not full...

[severok1979]

Tactical gadgets for advertising and exhibitions. For the winter, scrub and repaint in white and gray???

[Novel_]

This is a summer forest-steppe version, in the fall they will issue a forest-mud version, and in the winter a cold-resistant one, by spring they will come up with something else. For example, a waterproof pouch, a replaceable thermal cover from a night vision device, a shotgun from quadcopters. But I think the maximum they will make is a parade version for May 9 - a mount for the St. George ribbon.

[Sensor]

For the winter, scrub it off and repaint it white and gray???

Remember the decals on guitars?
Well, here it is.
Marketers' chatter is being passed off as real product improvements.

[_DD_]

Looks nice, hopefully works well too

[26_Sergey_26]

Multicam, according to this article, is the most important part of this machine gun.
They pay so much attention to the coloring, it's probably based on nano molecules.
Or nanotechnology is no longer in trend - that's why there's a cartoon.
Where else should we apply it?
I suggest using flasks and we will definitely write an article about it.