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KelTec RDB

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The KelTec RDB, for Rifle, Downward-ejection, Bullpup, is an American bullpup carbine designed in 2015 by George Kellgren and manufactured by KelTec of Florida in 5.56x45mm NATO, produced since 2015. Its rotary bolt ejects spent cases downward through spring-loaded ejectors rather than to the side, allowing ambidextrous use without adjustment; the 17 inch barrel version weighs 6.7 pounds and the 20 inch version 7.1 pounds, both with an overall length of 27.3 inches, operating by a gas-operated rotating bolt action. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Classification
Caliber
5.56x45mm NATO 1
Service StatusSourced to the subject's own account
In Service 2
Weapon Class
small arm 1
Introduced YearSourced to the subject's own account
2015 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Small Arm 1
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Source MilitaryFactory.com: Kel-Tec RDB (series)
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Source Wikidata: KelTec RDB
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1. Wikipedia: KelTec RDB
  • Infobox: cartridge
    5.56×45mm NATO
  • Lead section
    The KelTec RDB (Rifle, Downward-ejection, Bullpup) is a bullpup carbine offered in 5.56×45mm NATO semi-automatic rifle, manufactured by KelTec Industries of Florida.
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2. KelTec RDB (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q30591699 (P729 service entry): 2015
Quote, Wikidata Q30591699 (P729 service entry): 2015
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 2015.
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Wikidata: KelTec RDB
Wikidata Q30591699, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
MilitaryFactory.com: Kel-Tec RDB (series)
MilitaryFactory.comOperated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
Quote, Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
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