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||Avtomat Kalashnikova||7.62x39mm||Soviet Union||1947||Many||41.5 cm (16.3 in)||88 cm (35 in)||weapon_ak47
||Avtomat Kalashnikova||[[7.62x39mm]]||[[Soviet Union]]||1947||Many||16.3 in (41.5 cm)||35 in (88 cm)||weapon_ak47
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=HISTORY=
The AK-47, a symbol of revolution and warfare, is one of the most iconic firearms in history. Designed by Mikhail [[Kalashnikov]] in the Soviet Union, its rugged simplicity, remarkable reliability, and widespread availability have made it the weapon of choice for countless armies, guerrilla fighters, and insurgents worldwide. With over 100 million units produced since its introduction in 1949, the [[Kalashnikovs]] impact on modern warfare and its cultural significance are unparalleled.
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'''The AK-47''' (''Avtomat Kalashnikova'') is a Soviet-designed 7.62×39mm assault rifle known for rugged reliability, simple operation, and wide global adoption.
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The AK-47 was designed by Soviet small-arms designer Mikhail T. Kalashnikov in the late 1940s and was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949. Its gas-operated, rotating-bolt action and intermediate 7.62×39mm cartridge helped create a rifle optimized for common combat ranges, emphasizing controllable automatic fire and battlefield durability. The AK design later evolved into updated Kalashnikov-family rifles (such as the AKM), and production spread widely through state manufacture, licensed production, and exports.
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During the Vietnam War, Kalashnikov-pattern rifles (including Soviet-made AK variants and widely encountered Chinese-made Type 56 variants) became strongly associated with communist forces, reflecting both external supply and battlefield capture. U.S. documentation of combat actions includes numerous instances of captured “Kalashnikov AK47” rifles among recovered enemy equipment, illustrating how common these weapons could be in engagements.


===Sources===
* [https://www.britannica.com/technology/AK-47 AK-47 | Encyclopædia Britannica]
* [https://www.si.edu/object/ak-47-automatic-rifle%3Anmah_439260 AK-47 Automatic Rifle | Smithsonian (NMAH)]
* [https://www.smallarmssurvey.org/sites/default/files/resources/Small-Arms-Survey-2007-Chapter-08-EN.pdf Small Arms Survey (2007), “What Price the Kalashnikov?” (PDF)]
* [https://history.army.mil/portals/143/Images/Publications/catalog/70-4-1.pdf U.S. Army CMH (1984), “Seven Firefights in Vietnam” (PDF)]


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Latest revision as of 07:37, 24 February 2026

Factions Weapon Icon Classes Ammo

VC
AK-47		 Assault
 30+1 / 90
Damage Base Headshot × Chest × Stomach × Leg × Arm × Bayonet Rifle Grenades Reload Speed
Partial Empty
41 ×2.52 = 103.32 ×1.2 = 49.2 ×1.15 = 47.15 ×0.8 = 32.8 ×0.75 = 30.75 YES NO 2.433 Seconds 3.2 Seconds
Designation Weapon Type Fire Modes Fire Rate Bullet Spread ° Range Modifier Muzzle Velocity Projectile weight Weight
AK-47 Assault Rifle Auto+Semi 600 RPM 7.72° & 1.47° ADS 0.925 715 m/s 7.9 g (122 gr) 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs)
Full name Caliber Place of Origin Date Manufacturer Barrel Length Total Length Weapon Script Name
Avtomat Kalashnikova 7.62x39mm Soviet Union 1947 Many 16.3 in (41.5 cm) 35 in (88 cm) weapon_ak47



The AK-47 (Avtomat Kalashnikova) is a Soviet-designed 7.62×39mm assault rifle known for rugged reliability, simple operation, and wide global adoption.

HISTORY

The AK-47 was designed by Soviet small-arms designer Mikhail T. Kalashnikov in the late 1940s and was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949. Its gas-operated, rotating-bolt action and intermediate 7.62×39mm cartridge helped create a rifle optimized for common combat ranges, emphasizing controllable automatic fire and battlefield durability. The AK design later evolved into updated Kalashnikov-family rifles (such as the AKM), and production spread widely through state manufacture, licensed production, and exports.

During the Vietnam War, Kalashnikov-pattern rifles (including Soviet-made AK variants and widely encountered Chinese-made Type 56 variants) became strongly associated with communist forces, reflecting both external supply and battlefield capture. U.S. documentation of combat actions includes numerous instances of captured “Kalashnikov AK47” rifles among recovered enemy equipment, illustrating how common these weapons could be in engagements.

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    AK-pattern rifle with magazine and 7.62×39mm ammunition.
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