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The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified The subject of this article appeared in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III The subject of this article appeared in Zombies mode The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
For similarly named weapons, see R3K, RPD and PKM.

The RPK is a light machine gun featured in Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

Call of Duty: Black Ops[]

Campaign[]

The RPK is found in the missions "Operation 40", "S.O.G.", "The Defector", "Victor Charlie", "Crash Site", "Payback", "Rebirth" and "Redemption". It is quite accurate, and deals significant damage, enough to gib enemies. It can be found with an ACOG sight, Drum Mag, Dual Mags, and an Infrared Scope.

Multiplayer[]

In multiplayer, the RPK is unlocked at level 6.

At any range, the RPK will deal forty damage per shot, needing three shots to kill. The RPK deals 56 damage on a headshot, allowing for a two shot kill with two consecutive headshots, or dealing up to 96 damage with a headshot-bodyshot combo, allowing the user to kill mildly injured enemies with two shots. The RPK has high penetration power.

The RPK fires fully automatically, with a rate of fire of 750 RPM.

The RPK has recoil values of 70 to the left and 70 to the right. The RPK has no downwards recoil value, and instead always kicks up with a value of 15 or 60 on every shot. The RPK has a centerspeed value of 1500.

The RPK allows users to move at 87.5% of the base movement speed, or strafe at 40% of the base movement speed. The RPK aims down the sight in 350 milliseconds, and the RPK's hip-fire accuracy is average. The RPK's reload animation is four seconds long, or 5.5 seconds long on an empty magazine.

The RPK has a default magazine capacity of forty rounds, and a default starting ammo loadout of 160 rounds.

The RPK has a slightly expended attachment selection among LMGs. The RPK uses the Soviet design of Red Dot Sight, the PK-AV for its ACOG Scope, and the Soviet design for its Infrared Scope. All attachments aside from Dual Mags function as expected on the RPK.

In addition to the standard assortment of LMG attachments, the RPK has access to Dual Mags. Dual Mags has a property unique to the RPK in that it does not grant two additional reserve magazines, and thus, it does not increase the starting ammo loadout on the RPK, whereas this effect happens on all other weapons that can equip Dual Mags.

Attachments[]

Zombies[]

The RPK can only be found in the Mystery Box and has a 100-round magazine with 400 spare ammunition. For the most part, it is quite similar to the HK21, however it has a higher rate of fire in exchange for a slightly smaller magazine and slightly lower damage. Its recoil also has been reduced compared to its multiplayer counterpart.

Speed Cola is necessary if the player chooses to keep this gun due to the slow reload time. Juggernog can be quite helpful when stuck in a corner with RPK's slow reload. Double Tap Root Beer (if the player can control the gun) is helpful but will increase recoil, and must be burst-fired for accuracy. Stamin-Up is also useful, due to low mobility.

When Pack-a-Punched, the RPK becomes the R115 Resonator. Its magazine capacity is bolstered to 125 per magazine with 500 extra rounds and becomes more powerful. A worthwhile primary upgrade, though the HK21 makes a better alternative upgrade. Having a light side weapon is recommended for quick getaways.

RPK vs R115 Resonator[]

RPK R115 Resonator
RPK BO R115 Resonator BO
Damage 130-90 180-130
Multiplier Head: x3
Chest: x1
Abdomen: x1
Head: x3
Chest: x1
Abdomen: x1
Fire mode Automatic Automatic
Rate of fire 750 RPM 750 RPM
Magazine size 100 125
Max ammo 400+100 500+125
Reload 4, 5.5 empty 4, 5.5 empty
Mobility Low Low
Extras Higher damage, larger magazine, more ammo.


Gallery[]

For Attachment images, see RPK/Attachments.
For camouflage images, see RPK/Camouflage.

Video[]

Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified[]

The RPK returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified, using the same model as in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Two notable differences are that recoil has been reduced and magazine capacity has been increased to 45 rounds. The RPK acts as the middle power of the LMGs, as it has a higher magazine size than the Stoner63, but smaller than the M60. As well, it can fire faster than the M60, but slower than the Stoner63. A big advantage to the RPK is the early unlock of the weapon, allowing players to use this weapon at almost whatever time they desire.

Due to its low recoil, it is a good weapon to use at long range.

The RPK will also appear in Hostiles in some maps. It is recommended to use the weapon due to the large magazine size, the long range and rate of fire.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III[]

"Full-auto light machine gun. Strong damage with moderate recoil."
— Description


The RPK was added to Call of Duty: Black Ops III’s multiplayer on April 30th, 2018. It is identical in appearance to its Black Ops counterpart, except that it has a different handguard, charging handle, and stock.

Multiplayer[]

The RPK is available through Supply Drops only. Compared to the other light machine guns, its magazine capacity of 40 is low, although its reload speed is quicker albeit still slow compared to other weapon types. Its handling characteristics are similar to the rest of its class, with relatively low recoil and average rate of fire (noticeably slower than its Black Ops counterpart).

Attachments[]

Zombies[]

The RPK was added to Zombies mode in an update released on May 23, 2018. The gun can only be obtained from the Mystery Box, appearing on The Giant, Der Eisendrache, Gorod Krovi and the remastered versions of Nacht der Untoten, Verrückt, Shi No Numa, Kino der Toten, Ascension, Shangri-La, Moon, and Origins. It automatically comes with a Reflex Sight. This version of the RPK deals noticeably more damage than its counterpart in Black Ops, but has a slower rate of fire.

When Pack-a-Punched, the RPK once again becomes the R115 Resonator. Like before, it retains its 125 round magazine, as well as its 500 rounds in reserve.

RPK vs R115 Resonator[]

RPK R115 Resonator
RPK BO3
Damage 130-90 450
Multiplier head: x3.5
chest: x1
abdomen: x1
Fire mode Automatic Automatic
Rate of fire 600 RPM 600 RPM
Magazine size 100 125
Max ammo 400+100 500+125
Mobility Moderate Moderate
Extras Extended Mags, higher damage, more reserve ammo


Gallery[]

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II & Modern Warfare III[]

"The RPK features a long, heavy barrel, high ammo capacity, and steel receiver capable of sustained full-auto fire without loss in accuracy."
— In-game description

The RPK returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

The RPK is also available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as part of the Modern Warfare II content carryover.

Overview[]

Campaign[]

The RPK is used by Al-Qatala in Kill or Capture, Dark Water and Countdown, and by the Las Almas Cartel in Cartel Protection.

Zombies[]

In Modern Warfare III, the RPK can be brought into Operation Deadbolt via Create-A-Class, at Common rarity and can be found at any rarity via the Mystery Box for 950 Essence. When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine or with Aetherium Crystals, it becomes the Dark Reverberator.

Attachments[]

Muzzle[]

  • Eight-Point Flash Hider
  • TZL-90 V3
  • Cronen Dark KX30
  • Husher-65 Silencer
  • Polarfire-S
  • ZLR Talon 5
  • Echoline GS-X
  • Zulu-60
  • Kastovia DX90
  • Tempus GH50
  • TY-LR8
  • Lockshot KT85
  • Bore-490
  • Sakin Tread-40
  • GL Clear Breach
  • Ta Hul-Breach KL

Barrel[]

  • TAC 597 Barrel
  • KAS-10 584mm Barrel
  • KAS-7 406mm Barrel

Laser[]

  • SZ 1mw PEQ
  • Schlager PEQ Box IV
  • Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Canted Vibro-Dot 7
  • 1mw Laser Box
  • Stovl DR Laser Box
  • Corvus PEQ Beam-5
  • FTAC Grimline Laser
  • Luminate-44
  • DXS Flash 90

Optic[]

  • Slimline Pro
  • SZ Mini
  • Cronen Mini Red Dot
  • Cronen Mini Pro
  • SZ Sigma-IV Optic
  • SZ Minitac-40
  • XRK On-Point Optic
  • DF105 Reflex Sight
  • Monocle CT90
  • Corvus SOL-76
  • SZ Recharge-DX
  • SZ SRO-7
  • Corio RE-X Pro
  • Corio Enforcer Optic
  • SZ Lonewolf Optic
  • Kazan-Holo
  • Corvus Downrange-00
  • SZ Holotherm
  • XTEN Angel-40
  • VLK 4.0 Optic
  • Schlager 4x
  • Forge Tac Delta 4
  • Cronen Zero-P Optic
  • SZ Bullseye Optic
  • SZ Aggressor-IR Optic
  • Schlager Night View
  • Teplo-OP3 Scope
  • DR582 Hybrid Sight
  • Hybrid Firepoint
  • SZ Vortex-90
  • BPZ40 Hybrid
  • Thermo-Optic X9
  • Teplo Clear Shot
  • FTAC Charlie7
  • HMW-20 Optic

Stock[]

  • Heavy Support Stock
  • Ivanov Wood Stock
  • Prolite TL3 Stock
  • FT TAC-Elite Stock

Underbarrel[]

  • Edge-47 Grip
  • Demo Firm Grip
  • XTEN Gravedigger
  • FTAC Ripper 56
  • Demo Cleanshot 40
  • Demo IMP-44 Grip
  • FTAC Tiger Grip
  • FSS Sharkfin 90
  • Agent Grip
  • Bruen Sync Shot Grip
  • XTEN Drop Grip
  • Phase-3 Grip
  • Merc Foregrip
  • Lockgrip Precision-40
  • Hex-40 Grip
  • Schlager Tango
  • VX Pineapple
  • OP-X9 Foregrip
  • Operator Foregrip
  • TV Wrecker Grip
  • Bruen Tilt Grip
  • Cronen Grooveshot Grip
  • Bruen Warrior Grip
  • Bipod V9 Grip
  • RPK Bipod

Ammunition[]

  • 7.62 Frangible
  • 7.62 Hollowpoint
  • 7.62 Armor Piercing
  • 7.62 Overpressured +P
  • 7.62 High Velocity
  • 7.62 Incendiary

Magazine[]

  • 100 Round Drum
  • 30 Round Mag
  • 40 Round Mag

Rear Grip[]

  • Ivanov ST-70 Grip
  • Demo-X2 Grip
  • True-Tac Grip

Receiver[]

Blueprints[]

Blueprint Image How to Obtain
Caution Tape Caution Tape RPK Blueprint MWII Extract with the Weapon Case 1 time in Al Mazrah in DMZ.
Eminence Eminence RPK Blueprint MWII Tracer Pack: Purple Jolt Bundle
Grayskull Key Grayskull Key RPK Blueprint MWII Tracer Pack: Skeletor Operator Bundle
Iron Impact Iron Impact RPK Blueprint MWII Ebony & Iron Bundle
LOL LOL RPK Blueprint MWII Clownin' Bundle
Macabre Macabre RPK Blueprint MWII Tracer Pack: Dark Rituals Bundle
Manhunter Manhunter RPK Blueprint MWII Battle Pass Season Three Sector C5
Ramen Rampage Ramen Rampage RPK Blueprint MWII Starter Pack: Itadakimasu Bundle
Stormy Night Stormy Night RPK Blueprint MWII Battle Pass Season Six Sector F2
Toke It Away Toke It Away RPK Blueprint MWII Pot Ops Bundle

Trivia[]

Call of Duty: Black Ops[]

  • When a camouflage pattern is equipped on the RPK, the handguard does not change color, except when gold is applied, in which case the handguard turns black.
  • Although the RPK uses a magazine, when firing the gun empty casings as well as belt clips are ejected, similar to the M60.
  • On the Nintendo Wii version, the handguard is black unlike the usual bakelite guard.
  • The RPK is the favorite weapon of Robert Englund.
  • The Call of Duty: Black Ops Prima Official Strategy Guide confused the RPK with the RPG-7 in some sections.
  • The Pack-a-Punched name, or "R115 Resonator", is a reference to Element 115.
  • In Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, the post from the front iron sight is missing.
  • The RPK has the Russian GOST-R engraved on the reciever as well as Saiga written on the gun.
  • The RPK has the Russian Izhevsk Arsenal logo with an arrow inside a triangle near the magazine floorplate, this can best be seen when using dual mags.
  • When the RPK has no ammo and is fired, the carrying handle will lightly rock upwards once. This can be repeated if the user switches weapons and switches back to the RPK.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare[]

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0[]

  • The player can find the Caution Tape blueprint in the Mall in the map Vondel in the DMZ mode.
    • However, the player would still need to extract the weapons' case from Al Mazrah in the DMZ mode to use the blueprint for multiplayer and other modes.
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