Weapon Evaluation: Ak-47 Assault Rifle
An overview of the AK-47 assault rifle with some technical specifications.
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AK-47 Automat Kalashnikov Assault Rifle
The years following WWII saw the Russians with the need to replace their aging sub-machine guns (PPSH41Y, PPS43) and the variety of rifles still in service. The AK-47 filled their needs so well that more than 30 million have been produced since (the production figure includes variations).
The AK-47 is far more accurate at a longer range than the Israeli Uzi, British Sten, or U.S. M3-A1 “Grease Gun”. It will hold a six inch group at 100 yards. about one half the group size of conventional sub-machine guns. The AK-47 is usually found in two versions, one with a wooden stock and one with a folding metal stock.
The AK-47 frequently turns up in small guerrilla wars around the world. One of the greatest attributes of the AK-47 is its ability to function under adverse conditions. Even when rarely cleaned and firing corroded ammunition it continues to be an effective weapon.
Caliber: 7.62 mm
System: gas, selective fire
Feed device: 30 round detachable box magazine
Weight: 10.5 lbs.
Muzzle velocity: 2,330 fps
Rate of fire: 600 rpm
Yep, I like this one too. The AK-47 is a VERY popular assault rifle around the world. As your video shows, it will fire under damn near any conditions. I also like the fact that you mention its downfall when it comes to accuracy. I would only suggest firing on a point target from no more than 100 meters. Anything more than that and you would be more effect firing on an area target. Its reliability and ease of use has given it its poularity.
WTF! The AK47 can fire well over 100m acuratly! were does this information come from! Its a great weapon and i can get mine acurate to at least 300m with iron sights and then if i put a scope on it (don’t have one yet) it would probebly get well over that.