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Machinegun · 5.45x39
RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun
Fire Rate
650 RPM
Ergonomics
45
Recoil V / H
106 / 316
Effective Range
650m
Fire Modes
Single fire, Full auto
Flea Price
₽74,321
Best 5.45x39 Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
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PPBSPen 62 · Dmg 37
PPBSPen 62 · Dmg 372
BSPen 54 · Dmg 45
BSPen 54 · Dmg 453
BPPen 45 · Dmg 48
BPPen 45 · Dmg 484
7N40Pen 42 · Dmg 55
7N40Pen 42 · Dmg 555
BTPen 37 · Dmg 54
BTPen 37 · Dmg 546
PPPen 34 · Dmg 51
PPPen 34 · Dmg 51Where to Buy
No trader sells this weapon for cash right now. Check the flea market price above, or barters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the RPK-16 in Tarkov?
The RPK-16 fires 5.45x39. By penetration, the current top rounds are PPBS, BS, BP. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the RPK-16?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽74,321.
What are the RPK-16's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 45, vertical recoil 106, and an effective distance around 650 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Full auto.