Anatomy of The AK-47 Assault Rifle

You heard enough about AK-47 on news, games and movies, but how well do you know this deadly weapon? Be an instant AK-47 assault rifle expert.

Tech Spec

• Capable of firing 600 rounds per minute on fully automatic. This would empty the magazine in three seconds.
• 30-round curved box magazine, containing 7.62mm x 39 mm M1943 cartridge rounds
• Loaded Weight: 4.876kg
• Effective Range: 300m
• Length: 870mm

The History

The Kalashnikov assault rifle was invented by Mikhail Kalashnikov, who was a tank commander against the Nazis until he was wounded in October 1941. During his stay in the hospital, he designed a machine gun that could be mass-produced for Russian soldiers. It went into production in 1947.
Where to get?

The AK-47 was the original. Recent models are just modification of the initial design. Second-hand AK-47s can still be picked up on the black market and are in use in wars across the world.
Over 100 million Kalashnikov assault rifles have been distributed worldwide. It has made it into 55 national armies. It is also the weapon of choice for guerilla and terrorist groups, due to its sturdy reliability and the availability of black market parts.

How much?
Prices for black-market guns vary. A new AK-47 will cost you $250 in Russia. A Chinese built weapon will cost $100. Second hand AKs in Baghdad cost just $10!

Who Made The AK-47?

Four years ago, Mikhail Kalashnikov, now 87, joined a German company to design more products branded with his name – including umbrella, aftershave and of course Vodka Kalashnikov.

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