The AK-47"Kalashnikov's automatic rifle model of year 1947") is a selective fire, gas operated 7.62mm assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov. Six decades later. The AK-47 was one of the first true assault rifles and, due to its durability, low production cost and ease of use, the weapon and its numerous variants remain the most widely used assault rifles in the world. And this gun is more responsible for death than any other weapon.
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin Soviet Union.
Designer Mikhail Kalashnikov
Designed 1944–1946
Manufacturer Izhmash
Weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) with empty magazine
Length 870 mm (34.3 in) fixed wooden stock
Cartridge 7.62x39mm M43 Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt Rate of fire 600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)
Effective range 100–800 sight adjustments m
Feed system 30-round detachable box magazine, also compatible with 40-round box or 75-round drum magazines from the RPK Sights Adjustable iron sights, 378 mm (14.9 in) sight radius
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