What are the different types of AK 47s?
Types
| Model | Cartridge | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| AKM | 7.62×39mm M43 | Izhmash, Tula Arms Plant and others |
| AK-74 | 5.45×39mm M74 | Izhmash |
| AK-74M | 5.45×39mm M74 | Izhmash |
| AK-101, AK-102 | 5.56×45mm NATO | Izhmash |
How many AK-47 variants are there?
| AK-47 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1948–present |
| No. built | ≈ 75 million AK-47s, 100 million Kalashnikov-family weapons. |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications (AK-47 with Type 3 receiver) |
What does AK74u stand for?
The S in AKS-74U stands for Skladnoy (складной) which means ‘folding’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U’s folding buttstock. The U in AKS-74U stands for Ukorochenniy (укороченный) which means ‘shortened’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U being a shortened AK-74 and that carbines are usually shortened rifles.
What does ak47u mean?
AK-47, also called Kalashnikov Model 1947, Soviet assault rifle, possibly the most widely used shoulder weapon in the world. The initials AK represent Avtomat Kalashnikova, Russian for “automatic Kalashnikov,” for its designer, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, who designed the accepted version of the weapon in 1947.
What caliber is the AKS-74U?
5.45×39mm
It is chambered for the 5.45×39mm cartridge, which replaced the 7.62×39mm cartridge of Kalashnikov’s earlier automatic weapons for the Soviet armed forces….
| AK-74 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | Cyclic: 600–650 rounds/min Practical: Automatic: 100 rounds/min Semi-auto: 40 rounds/min |
What is the best book on the AK-47 and AK-74?
The AK-47 and AK-74 Kalashnikov Rifles and Their Variations: A Shooter’s and Collector’s Guide. North Cape Publications. ISBN 978-1-882391-41-7. Rottman, Gordon (24 May 2011). The AK-47: Kalashnikov-series assault rifles.
Who owns the 20 variants of the AK-47?
We know you’d love to own the 20 AK-47 variants pictured here, but they’re owned by Kalashnikov Collectors Association member Stuart McDaniel.
What is the difference between AK-47 and AKM?
AKM: A simplified, lighter version of the AK-47; Type 4 receiver is made from stamped and riveted sheet metal. A slanted muzzle device was added to counter climb in automatic fire. Rifle weight is 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) due to the lighter receiver.
What is the ISBN number for the AK-47?
ISBN 978-0-811709163. ^ Joe, Poyer (2004). The AK-47 and AK-74 Kalashnikov Rifles and Their Variations. North Cape Publications inc. p. 8. ISBN 1-882391-33-0. ^ a b c Killicoat, Phillip (April 2007).