AK Assault Rifle



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The weapon was developed for motorized infantry, adopted for service with the Soviet Army in 1949 and designated the AK-47.








Characteristics
Caliber, mm� 7.62
Cartridge� �model 1943, 7.62x39
Length, mm:
overall�
barrel�
rifled bore�
sight radius�
cartridge�
cartridge case�
bullet�

870
415
369
378
55.9
38.7
26

Number of rifling grooves 4
Magazine capacity, rds 30
Sighting range, m 800
Cyclic rate of fire, rds/min� 600
Practical rate of fire, rds/min:
single shots�
bursts�

400
90-100

Muzzle velocity, m/s 700
Killing range, m� 1,500
Weight, g:
with empty magazine�
with loaded magazine�
cartridge�
cartridge case�
bullet�
charge�

4,300
4,876
16.2
6.8
7.95
1.6

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The loop and pointer of the AK, are very unique. They are made of steel, but the frame is of wood.
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