Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The RPD is available as soon as you have access to create-a-class. It is a fully automatic weapon. It is of Russian design, and was developed towards the end of World War 2, entering limited service in 1944. It fires the 7-point-six-two by 39-millimetre Soviet M43 intermediate cartridge, the very same that the AK-47 uses. The open-type iron sights resemble that of the AK-47, too - in fact, the RPD is a passable substitute for the AK until you reach level 70. The RPD has characteristics typical for an LMG - it has a large magazine and deals considerable damage. You can lay down substantial suppressive fire with this weapon, denying the enemy movement through chokepoints and effectively defending an area. LMGs don't suffer from damage drop-off at range like most other weapons - with stopping power, 2 hits will kill at any distance. The RPD's rate of fire is relatively slow, but the devastating damage means this isn't an issue, except perhaps at closer ranges. One hundred rounds in the magazine is enough for almost 10 seconds of sustained fire, although I would recommend firing only in bursts. The reload speed is very, very slow. 10 seconds, during which you are very vulnerable. Movement and aim speed are slow, too - the RPD is a very deliberate weapon. As the RPD is a slow weapon, Sleight of Hand Pro is a great perk to use as your aim speed will increase - allowing you to compete more evenly at close range - and the reload speed is decreased to a more acceptable level. Bling can also be used if you can't decide between attachments - Grip and FMJ is a particularly deadly combination, but bear in mind your aim and reload speed will be a lot slower than your typical opponent's. Stopping power is a must if you want 2-hit kills, but that's not to say the RPD is ineffective without - if you prefer another red perk you can probably still do some damage regard