AK-47 Assault Rifle;

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

7.62x39

Sighting radius, mm

378

Length, overall, mm

870

Barrel Length, mm

415

Magazine capacity, rds

30

Sighting range, m

800

Weight w/empty magazine, g

4300

Weight w/loaded magazine, g

4876

Rate of fire, rds/min

600

Muzzle velocity, m/s

700

Killing range, m

1500

Rifling Grooves

4

Rifled Bore, mm

378

 

 

Length, mm:
cartridge
cartridge case
bullet

55.9
38.7
26

Practical rate of fire, rds/min:
single shots
bursts

400
90-100

Weight, g:
cartridge
cartridge case
bullet
charge

16.2
6.8
7.95
1.6

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