AKM

The AKM (Автомат Калашникова Модернизированный; Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizir'o'vanniy, or "Kalashnikov's modernized automatic rifle") is an upgraded version of the AK-47 assault rifle with improved accuracy and reliability, as well as lighter weight and cheaper materials for production. Like its predecessor, it is highly resistant to harsh weather conditions and other hazards, and is powerful at short range with its 7.62mm cartridge (most modern assault rifles only use 5.56mm).

Specifications
Type: Assault rifle.

Place of origin: Soviet Union.

In service: 1959-present.

Number built: 50,000,000+.

Caliber: 7.62 mm.

Cartridge: 7.62x39mm.

Total weight: 3.6 kg.

Overall length: 880 mm.

Barrel length: 415 mm.

Muzzle velocity: 715 m/s.

Rate of fire: 600 rounds per minute.

Magazine capacity: 20, 30 or 40 rounds in box magazines, 75 rounds in drum magazines.

Sighting range: 100-1,000 meters.

Range of effective fire: 400 meters.

Maximum range of fire: 1,000 meters.