Chinese copy version of the soviet RPD (Ruchnoy Pulemet Degtyarova - Degtyarov Light MG) was one of the first weapons designed to fire a new, intermediate cartridge 7.62x39mm. It was developed circa 1944 and was a standard squad automatic weapon of Soviet army since early 1950s and until 1960s, when it was generally replaced by the RPK light mg
Marks and Stamps: (Top cover) 36 in triangle Chinese characters Serial no (Under top cover and x2 around ejector port) Serial no| Accession Number: 264 | Period of Use: 1950 - present |
| Type: Machine gun | War Zones: Hungary; Suez; Vietnam; Afghanistan |
| Country of Origin: China | Type Date: 1956 |
| Manufacturer: State Arsenals | Serial Number: 922908 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm short |
| Weight: 7000g | Length Overall: 1041mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 700rpm | Length Barrel: 520mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 45442 |