Degtyarev RPDN 7.62x39 machine gun
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Machine gun7.62x39mm
RPDN — machine gun chambered for 7.62x39mm. Ergonomics 36, recoil 107 vertical and 502 horizontal, 700 rounds per minute. Fire modes: full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | machine gun |
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
| Ergonomics | 36 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 107 / 502 |
| Rate of fire | 700 RPM |
| Fire modes | full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 2.94 kg |
| Mod slots | 6 |
| Flea Market price | not sold or no data |
In-game description
The Degtyarev hand-held machine gun chambered in 7.62x39 caliber. This machine gun was adopted by the Soviet Army and was used as a means of reinforcing infantry squads and platoons from the late forties to the early sixties. The RPD is elegantly designed, resulting in a compact, reliable and quite powerful fire support weapon. The RPDN variant is equipped with a hinged dovetail mount for installing optics. Manufactured by V.A. Degtyarev Plant.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 9 options in 7.62x39mm caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 58 | 76 % | 875 m/s | — | |
| 58 | 47 | 63 % | 730 m/s | — | |
| 59 | 41 | 57 % | 732 m/s | 942 ₽ | |
| 61 | 35 | 52 % | 717 m/s | 353 ₽ | |
| 65 | 30 | 46 % | 720 m/s | 272 ₽ | |
| 56 | 29 | 42 % | 301 m/s | 227 ₽ |
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What caliber is RPDN?
Machine gun chambered for 7.62x39mm: the game has 9 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for RPDN?
By penetration — MAI AP (penetration 58, damage 53), by damage — HP (80). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 36, vertical recoil 107 and horizontal recoil 502, 700 rounds per minute, fire modes: full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
Same caliber
AKMSN · Mk47 · RD-704 · AKMN · AKM · RPD · AK-103 · OP-SKS
Other: machine guns
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