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The AK-47  Rifle is a 7.62 mm assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov.  The rifle comes in two versions: the fixed stock AK-47 and the AKS-47 variant.

Design work on the AK began in 1944. In 1946 the rifle was presented for official military trials, a year later the fixed stock version was introduced into service with select units of the Red Army.

The AK-47 Rifle was officially accepted by the Soviet Armed Forces in 1949. The AK-47 Rifle was also used as a basis for the development of countless many other types of individual and crew-served firearms. It was one of the first true assault rifles and, due to its durability and ease of use, remains the most widely used assault rifle in the world. More AK-type rifles have been produced than any other assault rifle.

The AK is simple, inexpensive to manufacture, and easy to clean and maintain. Its ruggedness and reliability are legendary. The large gas piston, generous clearances between moving parts, and tapered cartridge case design allow the gun to endure large amounts of foreign matter and fouling without failing to cycle. This reliability comes at the cost of accuracy, as the looser tolerances do not allow the precision and consistency that are required of more accurate firearms. Reflecting Soviet infantry doctrine of its time, the rifle is meant to be part of massed infantry fire, not long range engagements. The average service life of an AK-47 Rifle is 20 to 40 years depending on the conditions to which it has been exposed.

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AK 47 Rifle Data

Type:

Assault Rifle

 

Origin:

Soviet Union

 

Service Dates:

1949 - Present

 

Designer:

Mikhail Kalashnikov

 

Weight:

4.3 kg (9.5 lb) with empty magazine

 

Length:

870 mm (34.4 in) fixed stock

 

Barrel Length:

415 mm (16.3 in)

 

Cartridge:

7.62x39mm

 

Action:

Gas operated

 

Rate of Fire:

600 rounds/min

 

Muzzle Velocity:

715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)

   
 

 

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