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AK-47

The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova (Russian: Автомат Калашникова, lit. 'Kalashnikov's automatic [rifle]'; also known as the Kalashnikov or just AK), is an assault rifle that is chambered for the 7.62×39mm cartridge. Developed in the Soviet Union by Russian small-arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov, it is the originating firearm of the Kalashnikov (or "AK") family of rifles. After more than seven decades since its creation, the AK-47 model and its variants remain one of the most popular and widely used firearms in the world. Design work on the AK-47 began in 1945. It was presented for official military trials in 1947, and, in 1948, the fixed-stock version was introduced into active service for selected units of the Soviet Army. In early 1949, the AK was officially accepted by the Soviet Armed Forces and used by the majority of the member states of the Warsaw Pact. The model and its variants owe their global popularity to their reliability under harsh conditions, low production cost (compared to contemporary weapons), availability in virtually every geographic region, and ease of use. The AK has been manufactured in many countries and has seen service with armed forces as well as irregular forces and insurgencies throughout the world. As of 2004, "of the estimated 500 million firearms worldwide, approximately 100 million belong to the Kalashnikov family, three-quarters of which are AK-47s". The model is the basis for the development of many other types of individual, crew-served, and specialized firearms.

Infobox

Type
Assault rifle
Place of origin
Soviet Union
In service
1949–1974 (Soviet Union)1949–present (other countries)
Used by
See Users
Wars
See Conflicts
Designer
Mikhail Kalashnikov
Designed
1947; 78 years ago (1947)
Manufacturer
Kalashnikov Concern and various others including Norinco
Produced
1948–present
No. built
100 million
Variants
See Variants
Mass
Without magazine:3.47 kg (7.7 lb)Magazine, empty:0.43 kg (0.95 lb) (early issue)0.33 kg (0.73 lb) (steel)0.25 kg (0.55 lb) (plastic)0.17 kg (0.37 lb) (light alloy)
Length
Fixed wooden stock:880 mm (35 in)875 mm (34.4 in) (folding stock extended)645 mm (25.4 in) (stock folded)
Barrel length
Overall length:415 mm (16.3 in)Rifled bore length:369 mm (14.5 in)
Cartridge
7.62×39mm
Action
Gas-operated, long-stroke piston, closed rotating bolt
Rate of fire
Cyclic rate:600 rounds/minPractical rate:Semi-automatic: 40 rounds/minBursts/ Fully automatic: 100 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity
715 m/s (2,350 ft/s)
Effective firing range
350 m (380 yd)
Feed system
20-round, 30-round, 50-round detachable box magazine,40-round, 75-round drum magazines also available
Sights
100–800 m adjustable iron sightsSight radius:378 mm (14.9 in)

Tables

· History › Further development
Type 1A/B
Type 1A/B
Receiver type
Type 1A/B
Description
The original stamped receiver for the AK-47 was first produced in 1948 and adopted in 1949. The 1B was modified for an underfolding stock with a large hole present on each side to accommodate the hardware for the under folding stock.
Type 2A/B
Type 2A/B
Receiver type
Type 2A/B
Description
The first milled receiver was made from steel forging. It went into production in 1951 and production ended in 1957. The Type 2A has a distinctive socketed metal "boot" connecting the butt stock to the receiver and the milled lightning cut on the sides runs parallel to the barrel.
Type 3A/B
Type 3A/B
Receiver type
Type 3A/B
Description
"Final" version of the AK milled receiver made from steel bar stock. It went into production from about 1953–1954 until the AKM was introduced. The most ubiquitous example of the AK milled receiver. The milled lightning cut on the sides is slanted to the barrel axis.
Type 4A/B
Type 4A/B
Receiver type
Type 4A/B
Description
AKM receiver stamped from a smooth 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sheet of steel supported extensively by pins and rivets. It went into production in 1959. Overall, the most-used design in the construction of AK-series rifles.
Receiver type
Description
Type 1A/B
The original stamped receiver for the AK-47 was first produced in 1948 and adopted in 1949. The 1B was modified for an underfolding stock with a large hole present on each side to accommodate the hardware for the under folding stock.
Type 2A/B
The first milled receiver was made from steel forging. It went into production in 1951 and production ended in 1957. The Type 2A has a distinctive socketed metal "boot" connecting the butt stock to the receiver and the milled lightning cut on the sides runs parallel to the barrel.
Type 3A/B
"Final" version of the AK milled receiver made from steel bar stock. It went into production from about 1953–1954 until the AKM was introduced. The most ubiquitous example of the AK milled receiver. The milled lightning cut on the sides is slanted to the barrel axis.
Type 4A/B
AKM receiver stamped from a smooth 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sheet of steel supported extensively by pins and rivets. It went into production in 1959. Overall, the most-used design in the construction of AK-series rifles.
· Design › Magazines
AK-47 (1949)
AK-47 (1949)
Rifle
AK-47 (1949)
Cartridge
7.62×39mm
Weight of empty magazine
slab-sided steel430 g (0.95 lb)
Weight of loaded magazine
30-rounds916 g (2.019 lb)
Max. 10.12 kg (22.3 lb) ammunition load*
11 magazines for 330 rounds10.08 kg (22.2 lb)
AKM (1959)
AKM (1959)
Rifle
AKM (1959)
Cartridge
ribbed stamped-steel330 g (0.73 lb)
Weight of empty magazine
30-rounds819 g (1.806 lb)
Weight of loaded magazine
12 magazines for 360 rounds9.83 kg (21.7 lb)
AK-103 (1994)
AK-103 (1994)
Rifle
AK-103 (1994)
Cartridge
steel-reinforced plastic250 g (0.55 lb)
Weight of empty magazine
30-rounds739 g (1.629 lb)
Weight of loaded magazine
13 magazines for 390 rounds9.61 kg (21.2 lb)
Rifle
Cartridge
Weight of empty magazine
Weight of loaded magazine
Max. 10.12 kg (22.3 lb) ammunition load*
AK-47 (1949)
7.62×39mm
slab-sided steel430 g (0.95 lb)
30-rounds916 g (2.019 lb)
11 magazines for 330 rounds10.08 kg (22.2 lb)
AKM (1959)
ribbed stamped-steel330 g (0.73 lb)
30-rounds819 g (1.806 lb)
12 magazines for 360 rounds9.83 kg (21.7 lb)
AK-103 (1994)
steel-reinforced plastic250 g (0.55 lb)
30-rounds739 g (1.629 lb)
13 magazines for 390 rounds9.61 kg (21.2 lb)
· Variants
Albania
Albania
Country
Albania
Military variant(s)
Automatiku Shqiptar 1978 model 56 (ASH-78 Tip-1) made at Poliçan Arsenal (copy of Type 56 based on AKM rifle); model 56 Tip-2, copy of RPK; model 56 Tip-3 hybrid for multi-purpose roles with secondary rifle and grenade launcher capability; 1982 model (ASH-82) copy of AKMS. Several other versions of the AKMS have been produced mainly with short barrels similar to Soviet AKS-74U for special forces, tank & armoured crew and for helicopter pilots and police. There have also been modified ASh-82 (AKMS) with SOPMOD accessories, mainly for Albania's special forces RENEA & exports.
Algeria
Algeria
Country
Algeria
Military variant(s)
PM-89 and PM-89-1.
Armenia
Armenia
Country
Armenia
Military variant(s)
K-3 (bullpup, 5.45×39mm)
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Country
Azerbaijan
Military variant(s)
Khazri (AK-74M)
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Country
Bangladesh
Military variant(s)
Chinese Type 56
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Country
Bulgaria
Military variant(s)
AKK/AKKS (Type 3 AK-47/w. side-folding buttstock); AKKMS (AKMS), AKKN-47 (fittings for NPSU night sights); AK-47M1 (Type 3 with black polymer furniture); AK-47MA1/AR-M1 (same as -M1, but in 5.56mm NATO); AKS-47M1 (AKMS in 5.56×45mm NATO); AKS-47S (AK-47M1, short version, with East German folding stock, laser aiming device); AKS-47UF (short version of -M1, Russian folding stock), AR-SF (same as −47UF, but 5.56mm NATO); AKS-93SM6 (similar to −47M1, cannot use grenade launcher); and RKKS (RPK), AKT-47 (.22 rimfire training rifle)
Cambodia
Cambodia
Country
Cambodia
Military variant(s)
Chinese Type 56, Soviet AK-47, and AKM
China
China
Country
China
Military variant(s)
Type 56
Colombia
Colombia
Country
Colombia
Military variant(s)
Galil ACE, Galil Córdova
Croatia
Croatia
Country
Croatia
Military variant(s)
APS-95
Cuba
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Military variant(s)
AKM
East Germany
East Germany
Country
East Germany
Military variant(s)
MPi-K/MPi-KS (AK-47/AKS); MPi-KM (AKM; wooden and plastic stock), MPi-KMS-72 (side-folding stock), MPi-KMS-K (carbine); MPi-AK-74N (AK-74), MPi-AKS-74N (side-folding stock), MPi-AKS-74NK (carbine); KK-MPi Mod.69 (.22 LR select-fire trainer)
Egypt
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Military variant(s)
AK-47, Misr assault rifle (AKMS), Maadi ARM (AKM)
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Country
Ethiopia
Military variant(s)
AK-47, AK-103 (manufactured locally at the State-run Gafat Armament Engineering Complex as the Et-97/1)
Finland
Finland
Country
Finland
Military variant(s)
Rk 62, Valmet M76 (other names Rk 62 76, M62/76), Valmet M78 (light machine gun), Rk 95 Tp
Hungary
Hungary
Country
Hungary
Military variant(s)
AK-55 (domestic manufacture of the 2nd Model AK-47); AKM-63 (also known as AMD-63 in the US; modernized AK-55), AMD-65M (modernized AKM-63, shorter barrel and side-folding stock), AMP-69 (rifle grenade launcher); AK-63F/D (other name AMM/AMMSz), AK-63MF (modernized); NGM-81 (5.56×45mm NATO; fixed and under-folding stock)
India
India
Country
India
Military variant(s)
INSAS (fixed and side-folding stock), KALANTAK (carbine), INSAS light machine gun (fixed and side-folding stock), a local unlicensed version with carbon fibre furniture designated as AK-7; and Trichy assault rifle
Iran
Iran
Country
Iran
Military variant(s)
KLS/KLF (AK-47/AKS), KLT (AKMS)
Iraq
Iraq
Country
Iraq
Military variant(s)
Tabuk Sniper Rifle, Tabuk Rifle (with fixed or underfolding stock, outright clones of Yugoslavian M70 rifles series), Tabuk Short Rifle (carbine)
Israel
Israel
Country
Israel
Military variant(s)
IMI Galil: AR (battle rifle), ARM (rifle/light machine gun), SAR (carbine), MAR (compact carbine), Sniper (sniper rifle), SR-99 (sniper rifle); and Galil ACE
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Military variant(s)
Bernardelli VB-STD/VB-SR (Galil AR/SAR)
Nigeria
Nigeria
Country
Nigeria
Military variant(s)
Produced by DICON as OBJ-006
North Korea
North Korea
Country
North Korea
Military variant(s)
Type 58A/B (Type 3 AK-47/w. stamped steel folding stock), Type 68A/B (AKM/AKMS), Type 88A/B-2 (AK-74/AKS-74/w. top folding stock)
Pakistan
Pakistan
Country
Pakistan
Military variant(s)
Reverse engineered by hand and machine in Pakistan's highland areas (see Khyber Pass Copy) near the border of Afghanistan; more recently the Pakistan Ordnance Factories started the manufacture of an AK-47/AKM clone called PK-10
Poland
Poland
Country
Poland
Military variant(s)
PmK (kbk AK) / PmKS (kbk AKS), Kalashnikov SMG name change to Kbk AK, Kalashnikov Carbine in 1960s, (AK-47/AKS); kbkg wz. 1960 (rifle grenade launcher), kbkg wz. 1960/72 (modernized); kbk AKM / kbk AKMS (AKM/AKMS); kbk wz. 1988 Tantal (5.45×39mm), skbk wz. 1989 Onyks (compact carbine); kbs wz. 1996 Beryl (5.56×45mm), kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl (compact carbine)
Romania
Romania
Country
Romania
Military variant(s)
PM md. 63/65 (AKM/AKMS), PM md. 80, PM md. 90, collectively exported under the umbrella name AIM or AIMS; PA md. 86 (AK-74) exported as the AIMS-74; PM md. 90 short barrel, PA md. 86 short barrel exported as the AIMR; PSL (designated marksman rifle; other names PSL-54C, Romak III, FPK and SSG-97)
South Africa
South Africa
Country
South Africa
Military variant(s)
R4 rifle, Truvelo Raptor, Vektor CR-21 (bullpup)
Sudan
Sudan
Country
Sudan
Military variant(s)
MAZ (based on the Type 56)
Turkey
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Military variant(s)
SAR 15T, SAR 308
Ukraine
Ukraine
Country
Ukraine
Military variant(s)
Vepr (bullpup, 5.45×39mm), Malyuk (bullpup)
United States
United States
Country
United States
Military variant(s)
Century Arms: C39 (AK-47 var.), RAS47 (AKM var.), and C39v2 (AK-47 var.), InterOrdnance: AKM247 (AKM var.) M214 (pistol), Palmetto State Armory: PSAK-47 (AKM var.), Arsenal Inc: SA M-7 (AK-47 var.), Destructive Devices Industries: DDI 47S (AKM var.) DDI 47M (AK-47 var), Rifle Dynamics: RD700 and other custom build AK / AKM guns
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country
Vietnam
Military variant(s)
AKM-1 (AKM), TUL-1 (RPK), Galil Ace 31/32, STV rifle
Venezuela
Venezuela
Country
Venezuela
Military variant(s)
License granted, factory under construction
Yugoslavia/Serbia
Yugoslavia/Serbia
Country
Yugoslavia/Serbia
Military variant(s)
M64, M70, M72, M76, M77, M80, M82, M85, M90, M91, M92, M99, M21
Country
Military variant(s)
Albania
Automatiku Shqiptar 1978 model 56 (ASH-78 Tip-1) made at Poliçan Arsenal (copy of Type 56 based on AKM rifle); model 56 Tip-2, copy of RPK; model 56 Tip-3 hybrid for multi-purpose roles with secondary rifle and grenade launcher capability; 1982 model (ASH-82) copy of AKMS. Several other versions of the AKMS have been produced mainly with short barrels similar to Soviet AKS-74U for special forces, tank & armoured crew and for helicopter pilots and police. There have also been modified ASh-82 (AKMS) with SOPMOD accessories, mainly for Albania's special forces RENEA & exports.
Algeria
PM-89 and PM-89-1.
Armenia
K-3 (bullpup, 5.45×39mm)
Azerbaijan
Khazri (AK-74M)
Bangladesh
Chinese Type 56
Bulgaria
AKK/AKKS (Type 3 AK-47/w. side-folding buttstock); AKKMS (AKMS), AKKN-47 (fittings for NPSU night sights); AK-47M1 (Type 3 with black polymer furniture); AK-47MA1/AR-M1 (same as -M1, but in 5.56mm NATO); AKS-47M1 (AKMS in 5.56×45mm NATO); AKS-47S (AK-47M1, short version, with East German folding stock, laser aiming device); AKS-47UF (short version of -M1, Russian folding stock), AR-SF (same as −47UF, but 5.56mm NATO); AKS-93SM6 (similar to −47M1, cannot use grenade launcher); and RKKS (RPK), AKT-47 (.22 rimfire training rifle)
Cambodia
Chinese Type 56, Soviet AK-47, and AKM
China
Type 56
Colombia
Galil ACE, Galil Córdova
Croatia
APS-95
Cuba
AKM
East Germany
MPi-K/MPi-KS (AK-47/AKS); MPi-KM (AKM; wooden and plastic stock), MPi-KMS-72 (side-folding stock), MPi-KMS-K (carbine); MPi-AK-74N (AK-74), MPi-AKS-74N (side-folding stock), MPi-AKS-74NK (carbine); KK-MPi Mod.69 (.22 LR select-fire trainer)
Egypt
AK-47, Misr assault rifle (AKMS), Maadi ARM (AKM)
Ethiopia
AK-47, AK-103 (manufactured locally at the State-run Gafat Armament Engineering Complex as the Et-97/1)
Finland
Rk 62, Valmet M76 (other names Rk 62 76, M62/76), Valmet M78 (light machine gun), Rk 95 Tp
Hungary
AK-55 (domestic manufacture of the 2nd Model AK-47); AKM-63 (also known as AMD-63 in the US; modernized AK-55), AMD-65M (modernized AKM-63, shorter barrel and side-folding stock), AMP-69 (rifle grenade launcher); AK-63F/D (other name AMM/AMMSz), AK-63MF (modernized); NGM-81 (5.56×45mm NATO; fixed and under-folding stock)
India
INSAS (fixed and side-folding stock), KALANTAK (carbine), INSAS light machine gun (fixed and side-folding stock), a local unlicensed version with carbon fibre furniture designated as AK-7; and Trichy assault rifle
Iran
KLS/KLF (AK-47/AKS), KLT (AKMS)
Iraq
Tabuk Sniper Rifle, Tabuk Rifle (with fixed or underfolding stock, outright clones of Yugoslavian M70 rifles series), Tabuk Short Rifle (carbine)
Israel
IMI Galil: AR (battle rifle), ARM (rifle/light machine gun), SAR (carbine), MAR (compact carbine), Sniper (sniper rifle), SR-99 (sniper rifle); and Galil ACE
Italy
Bernardelli VB-STD/VB-SR (Galil AR/SAR)
Nigeria
Produced by DICON as OBJ-006
North Korea
Type 58A/B (Type 3 AK-47/w. stamped steel folding stock), Type 68A/B (AKM/AKMS), Type 88A/B-2 (AK-74/AKS-74/w. top folding stock)
Pakistan
Reverse engineered by hand and machine in Pakistan's highland areas (see Khyber Pass Copy) near the border of Afghanistan; more recently the Pakistan Ordnance Factories started the manufacture of an AK-47/AKM clone called PK-10
Poland
PmK (kbk AK) / PmKS (kbk AKS), Kalashnikov SMG name change to Kbk AK, Kalashnikov Carbine in 1960s, (AK-47/AKS); kbkg wz. 1960 (rifle grenade launcher), kbkg wz. 1960/72 (modernized); kbk AKM / kbk AKMS (AKM/AKMS); kbk wz. 1988 Tantal (5.45×39mm), skbk wz. 1989 Onyks (compact carbine); kbs wz. 1996 Beryl (5.56×45mm), kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl (compact carbine)
Romania
PM md. 63/65 (AKM/AKMS), PM md. 80, PM md. 90, collectively exported under the umbrella name AIM or AIMS; PA md. 86 (AK-74) exported as the AIMS-74; PM md. 90 short barrel, PA md. 86 short barrel exported as the AIMR; PSL (designated marksman rifle; other names PSL-54C, Romak III, FPK and SSG-97)
South Africa
R4 rifle, Truvelo Raptor, Vektor CR-21 (bullpup)
Sudan
MAZ (based on the Type 56)
Turkey
SAR 15T, SAR 308
Ukraine
Vepr (bullpup, 5.45×39mm), Malyuk (bullpup)
United States
Century Arms: C39 (AK-47 var.), RAS47 (AKM var.), and C39v2 (AK-47 var.), InterOrdnance: AKM247 (AKM var.) M214 (pistol), Palmetto State Armory: PSAK-47 (AKM var.), Arsenal Inc: SA M-7 (AK-47 var.), Destructive Devices Industries: DDI 47S (AKM var.) DDI 47M (AK-47 var), Rifle Dynamics: RD700 and other custom build AK / AKM guns
Vietnam
AKM-1 (AKM), TUL-1 (RPK), Galil Ace 31/32, STV rifle
Venezuela
License granted, factory under construction
Yugoslavia/Serbia
M64, M70, M72, M76, M77, M80, M82, M85, M90, M91, M92, M99, M21
Single-shot hit-probability on Crouching Man (NATO E-type Silhouette) Target[109] · Accuracy potential › US military method
50 m
50 m
Rifle
50 m
Chambering
100 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
200 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
300 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
400 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
500 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
600 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
700 m
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
800 m
AK-47 (1949)
AK-47 (1949)
Rifle
AK-47 (1949)
Chambering
7.62×39mm
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
99%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
94%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
82%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
67%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
54%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
42%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
31%
AK-74 (1974)
AK-74 (1974)
Rifle
AK-74 (1974)
Chambering
5.45×39mm
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
99%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
93%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
81%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
66%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
51%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
34%
M16A1 (1967)
M16A1 (1967)
Rifle
M16A1 (1967)
Chambering
5.56×45mm NATO M193
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
96%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
87%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
73%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
56%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
39%
M16A2 (1982)
M16A2 (1982)
Rifle
M16A2 (1982)
Chambering
5.56×45mm NATO SS109/M855
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
100%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
98%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
90%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
79%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
63%
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
43%
Rifle
Chambering
Hit-probability (With no range estimation or aiming errors)
50 m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
AK-47 (1949)
7.62×39mm
100%
100%
99%
94%
82%
67%
54%
42%
31%
AK-74 (1974)
5.45×39mm
100%
100%
100%
99%
93%
81%
66%
51%
34%
M16A1 (1967)
mm NATO M193
100%
100%
100%
100%
96%
87%
73%
56%
39%
M16A2 (1982)
mm NATO SS109/M855
100%
100%
100%
100%
98%
90%
79%
63%
43%
AK-47 semi-automatic and short burst dispersion with 57-N-231 steel core service ammunition[110] · Accuracy potential › Russian method
0 m(0 yd)
0 m(0 yd)
Range
0 m(0 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
0 cm (0.0 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
0 cm (0.0 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
0 cm (0.0 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
0 cm (0.0 in)
Remaining bullet energy
2,036 J (1,502 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
718 m/s (2,356 ft/s)
100 m (110 yd)
100 m (110 yd)
Range
100 m (110 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
8 cm (3.1 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
4 cm (1.6 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
9 cm (3.5 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
11 cm (4.3 in)
Remaining bullet energy
1,540 J (1,140 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
624 m/s (2,047 ft/s)
200 m (219 yd)
200 m (219 yd)
Range
200 m (219 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
11 cm (4.3 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
8 cm (3.1 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
18 cm (7.1 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
22 cm (8.7 in)
Remaining bullet energy
1,147 J (846 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
539 m/s (1,768 ft/s)
300 m (330 yd)
300 m (330 yd)
Range
300 m (330 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
17 cm (6.7 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
12 cm (4.7 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
27 cm (10.6 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
33 cm (13.0 in)
Remaining bullet energy
843 J (622 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
462 m/s (1,516 ft/s)
400 m (440 yd)
400 m (440 yd)
Range
400 m (440 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
23 cm (9.1 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
16 cm (6.3 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
31 cm (12.2 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
44 cm (17.3 in)
Remaining bullet energy
618 J (456 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
395 m/s (1,296 ft/s)
500 m (550 yd)
500 m (550 yd)
Range
500 m (550 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
29 cm (11.4 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
20 cm (7.9 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
46 cm (18.1 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
56 cm (22.0 in)
Remaining bullet energy
461 J (340 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
342 m/s (1,122 ft/s)
600 m (656 yd)
600 m (656 yd)
Range
600 m (656 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
35 cm (13.8 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
24 cm (9.4 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
56 cm (22.0 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
67 cm (26.4 in)
Remaining bullet energy
363 J (268 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
303 m/s (994 ft/s)
700 m (770 yd)
700 m (770 yd)
Range
700 m (770 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
42 cm (16.5 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
29 cm (11.4 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
66 cm (26.0 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
78 cm (30.7 in)
Remaining bullet energy
314 J (232 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
282 m/s (925 ft/s)
800 m (870 yd)
800 m (870 yd)
Range
800 m (870 yd)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
49 cm (19.3 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
34 cm (13.4 in)
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
76 cm (29.9 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
89 cm (35.0 in)
Remaining bullet energy
284 J (209 ft⋅lbf)
Remaining bullet velocity
268 m/s (879 ft/s)
Range
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) semi-automatic
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50) short burst
Remaining bullet energy
Remaining bullet velocity
0 m(0 yd)
0 cm (0.0 in)
0 cm (0.0 in)
0 cm (0.0 in)
0 cm (0.0 in)
2,036 J (1,502 ft⋅lbf)
718 m/s (2,356 ft/s)
100 m (110 yd)
8 cm (3.1 in)
4 cm (1.6 in)
9 cm (3.5 in)
11 cm (4.3 in)
1,540 J (1,140 ft⋅lbf)
624 m/s (2,047 ft/s)
200 m (219 yd)
11 cm (4.3 in)
8 cm (3.1 in)
18 cm (7.1 in)
22 cm (8.7 in)
1,147 J (846 ft⋅lbf)
539 m/s (1,768 ft/s)
300 m (330 yd)
17 cm (6.7 in)
12 cm (4.7 in)
27 cm (10.6 in)
33 cm (13.0 in)
843 J (622 ft⋅lbf)
462 m/s (1,516 ft/s)
400 m (440 yd)
23 cm (9.1 in)
16 cm (6.3 in)
31 cm (12.2 in)
44 cm (17.3 in)
618 J (456 ft⋅lbf)
395 m/s (1,296 ft/s)
500 m (550 yd)
29 cm (11.4 in)
20 cm (7.9 in)
46 cm (18.1 in)
56 cm (22.0 in)
461 J (340 ft⋅lbf)
342 m/s (1,122 ft/s)
600 m (656 yd)
35 cm (13.8 in)
24 cm (9.4 in)
56 cm (22.0 in)
67 cm (26.4 in)
363 J (268 ft⋅lbf)
303 m/s (994 ft/s)
700 m (770 yd)
42 cm (16.5 in)
29 cm (11.4 in)
66 cm (26.0 in)
78 cm (30.7 in)
314 J (232 ft⋅lbf)
282 m/s (925 ft/s)
800 m (870 yd)
49 cm (19.3 in)
34 cm (13.4 in)
76 cm (29.9 in)
89 cm (35.0 in)
284 J (209 ft⋅lbf)
268 m/s (879 ft/s)
SKS, AK-47, AKM, and AK-74 dispersion at 800 m (875 yd)[111] · Accuracy potential › Russian method
SKS (1945)
SKS (1945)
Rifle
SKS (1945)
Firing mode
semi-automatic
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
38 cm (15.0 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
29 cm (11.4 in)
AK-47 (1949)
AK-47 (1949)
Rifle
AK-47 (1949)
Firing mode
semi-automatic
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
49 cm (19.3 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
34 cm (13.4 in)
AK-47 (1949)
AK-47 (1949)
Rifle
AK-47 (1949)
Firing mode
short burst
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
76 cm (29.9 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
89 cm (35.0 in)
AKM (1959)
AKM (1959)
Rifle
AKM (1959)
Firing mode
short burst
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
64 cm (25.2 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
90 cm (35.4 in)
AK-74 (1974)
AK-74 (1974)
Rifle
AK-74 (1974)
Firing mode
short burst
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
48 cm (18.9 in)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
64 cm (25.2 in)
Rifle
Firing mode
Vertical accuracy of fire (R50)
Horizontal accuracy of fire (R50)
SKS (1945)
semi-automatic
38 cm (15.0 in)
29 cm (11.4 in)
AK-47 (1949)
semi-automatic
49 cm (19.3 in)
34 cm (13.4 in)
AK-47 (1949)
short burst
76 cm (29.9 in)
89 cm (35.0 in)
AKM (1959)
short burst
64 cm (25.2 in)
90 cm (35.4 in)
AK-74 (1974)
short burst
48 cm (18.9 in)
64 cm (25.2 in)

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