At the end of World War II the RPD light machine gun, also called РУЧНОЙ ПУЛЕМЁТ ДЕГТЁРЁВА, PПД (did you miss the Cyrillic class at school too?), designed by Vasily Degtyaryov was already set to replace the DPM (that seemed to hold a pan on top instead of a magazine). However, after the appearance of the RPK designed by Kalashnikov in the 60s, the RPD took a back seat. Although still used in several Asian and African nations. And now also in the airsoft field. Because it is only a matter of time for airsoft manufacturers like LCT to cast their eyes upon models from any era, not yet available in our hobby. An elegantly simple blend of forged steel and plywood of 7 kg in weight that LCT brings to airsoft to make us experience new sensations.

EXTERNAL PARTS

SIMILAR BUT NOT THE SAME

Although the resemblance to an RPK may seem reasonable to a newcomer, there are actually many details that set them apart: 

1·FRONT SIGHTS

2·MUZZLE

3·BIPOD

4·OUTER BARREL

5·BARREL LENGTH

6·HANDGUARD

7·EJECTION LEVER

8·TOP PART

9· PISTOL GRIP

10·TYPE OF GEARBOX

11· MAGAZINE

A WOOD  AND METAL CLASSIC

Like many of the rifles manufactured at the time, it is made in wood and stamped steel, with a length of 1043mm it is a heavy machine gun at 7 kg!! Which matches the weight of the actual model.

PLAYING WITH MEASUREMENTS

The outer barrel is 480 mm with a 345 mm metal bipod attached to it This bipod may be a nuisance to deploy and pick up at first. A little trick is to carry it attached to the barrel by a rubber band to prevent it from moving and prevent its metallic clinking from giving up our position.

2800 INVITATIONS TO RESPAWN

You can load up to 2,800 BBs into the drum magazine specific to the model. It is an electric magazine that works with three AA batteries (not included). The good news about this system is that it will not make more noise than desired, the bad news is that you must keep the external button pressed to keep the magazine primed.

INTERNAL PARTS

AIR TIGHT PERFORMANCE

A steel spring rail with bearings to improve spring torsion; a chromed brass cylinder with an aluminum CNC head, together with a piston head also in aluminum CNC for optimum air compression; and steel gears on 9 mm bearings powered by a 23,000 RPM motor to achieve high rate of fire; are the key to this new LCT gearbox performing at 400 FPS*. This is called selfless love. 

*The power may vary according to the local regulation of each country.

MARKSMEN ACCURACY

Many think accuracy is unique to marksmen. However, LCT has mounted a 6.02 mm and 515 mm long precision barrel which, together with the aluminum CNC hop-up, provides this gun with an unusual accuracy in support replicas.

SPARKS OF LOVE

The electrical system is covered by a Mosfet and also by a low resistance FET wiring that helps the motor save energy. Eliminates trigger locks, increases trigger response and reduces the power the motor needs. More battery dedicated to wipe-out the enemy.

CONCLUSION

This RPD represents a new model in the market with which to cover your squad. Playing with a support replica implies carrying more weight, but this is offset by a higher fire rate, precision, and on top of that, a magazine that holds 2800 bbs, so the weight is no longer an issue. In short, playing with this replica is the best way to embody the gunners motto: spray and pray.