Service history: In service 1949–present
Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov
Designed: 1944–1946
Manufacturer: Izhmash
Number weapons built: 70 million
Specifications: Weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) with empty magazine
Length 870 mm (34.3 in) fixed wooden stock
875 mm (34.4 in) folding stock extended
645 mm (25.4 in) stock folded
Barrel length: 415 mm (16.3 in)
Cartridge/Ammunition: 7.62x39mm M43
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Effective range Full-Auto: 300 metres (330 yd)
Effective range Semi-Auto: 400 metres (440 yd)
Feed system: 30-round magazine, compatible with 40-round Mag. or 75-round drum
Sights: Adjustable iron sights, 100–1000 metre adjustments
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O.D. Green AK-47
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Plum AK-47
Multiple Ak
