AK-74

The AK-74 (also known as the Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974), is a Soviet assault rifle developed in 1974 by Mikhail Kalashnikov, as a replacement for the AKM. The new weapon featured a different shoulder pad, new stock, handguard and gas cylinder, and improved effective range. The weapon also featured a smaller caliber of 5.45x39mm, allowing more rounds but giving less power at short range. It can be equipped with a bayonet and/or grenade launcher. The AKS-74U is a carbine version of the weapon.

Specifications
Type: Assault rifle.

Place of origin: Soviet Union.

In service: 1974-present.

Number built: 5,000,000.

Caliber: 5.45 mm.

Cartridge: 5.45x39mm.

Total weight: 3.3 kg.

Overall length: 943 mm.

Barrel length: 415 mm.

Muzzle velocity: 900 m/s.

Rate of fire: 650 rounds per minute.

Magazine capacity: 30 or 45 rounds in box magazines, 100 rounds in drum magazine.

Sighting range: 1,000 meters.

Range of effective fire: 625 meters.

Maximum range of fire: 1,000 meters.