Kalashnikov by izhmash

Kalashnikov variants include:
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* AK-47 1948--51, 7.62x39mm — The very earliest models, with the Type 1 stamped sheet metal receiver, are now very rare.
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* AK-47 1952, 7.62x39mm — Has a milled receiver and wooden buttstock and handguard. Barrel and chamber are chrome plated to resist corrosion. Rifle weight is 4.2 kg (9.3 lb).
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* AKS-47 — Featured a downward-folding metal stock similar to that of the German MP40, for use in the restricted space in the BMP infantry combat vehicle.
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* RPK, 7.62x39mm, 1961 — Squad automatic rifle version with longer barrel and bipod.
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* AKM, 7.62x39mm, 1959 — 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.
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* AKMS, 7.62x39mm — Folding-stock version of the AKM intended for airborne troops. Stock may be either side- or under-folding
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* AK-74 series, 5.45x39mm, 1974
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* AK-74M, 5.45x39mm, 1991
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* AK-101/AK-102 series, 5.56x45mm NATO 1990s
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* AK-103/AK-104 series, 7.62x39mm M43 round, 1990s
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* AK-105, 5.45x39mm M74 ,1990s
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* AK-107 series, 5.45x39mm M74, 1990s
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* AK-108 series, 5.56x45mm NATO, 1990s
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AK-47 1948--51, 7.62 × 39 mm
AK-47 1952, 7.62 × 39 mm
RPK 7.62 × 39 mm
AKM 7.62 × 39 mm
AKMS 7.62 × 39 mm
AKS 5.45x39 mm
AK-74 series 5.45 x 39 mm
AK-101 5.56x45 mm
AK-103 7.62x39
AK-107 5.45 x 39 mm
AK-108 5.56 x 45 mm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izhevsk_Mechanical_Works
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M16 variants
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[alphacause]

ricochetVendetta, thank you for providing this video for our viewing pleasure. A common complaint about the various AK assault rifle models, in relation to their American counter parts, the M16 and M4, is that the AKs are inaccurate in comparison to the American firearms. I was wondering whether the new synthetic materials mentioned here make the AK models mentioned here more accurate than the original AK47s made of stamp metal and wood? Do they come close to the accuracy of the M16 and M4?

[ricochetVendetta]

@alphacause I only know what Ive heard but alot of it is the manufacturing tolerances used and so the modern materials might help improve accuracy like you say.

some of these ak models shown here are not in common service and so dont compare to ak47, I think they are far superior quality and cost most likely

[youshowghey]

exactly which AK is the main weapon for Russia?

[ricochetVendetta]

@youshowghey ak74 I think, they have too much weapons so I doubt the newer ones are used besides export and special forces but Im not sure

[volvo4377]

the old man Kalashnikov has his own brand of vodka..it ships in a replica ammo crate & the bottle is shaped like his famous rifle..

[ricochetVendetta]

@volvo4377 i'd like to see that.

[brownking96]

@4Mobius Yeah the Ak-47 isn't going obsolete with rebel militia anytime soon but it's most likely going obsolete with major world powers. The reason why the Ak-47 is wildly used throughout the world is because how cheap it is. Militia groups aren't the best funded groups and they need to get their weapons on any weapon system. 

[4Mobius]

@brownking96 Which is why the AK-47 and its variants are used the world over. Cheap, reliable and very easy to use. That is why the AK-47 isn't likely to go obsolete anytime soon

[kertaspaper94]

@volvo4377 How old is Mr. Kalashnikov anyway ? And I wonder what he is doing these days.

[candyman3]

the best weapon design ever!

[zorbaknecromancer]

@alphacause and if you think SVD is less accurate than M4 then you are downright stupid

[zorbaknecromancer]

@alphacause AK-107 shall be very much more accurate than the m4 so as AEK 971 the anti recoil system makes them the best rifle in accuracy for full auto

[ohohlund]

@youshowghey ak74m

[esh325]

@brownking96 Well, of course it's obsolete. The AK-47 hasn't been in service with the Russians since the late 1950's, and in 1974, they switched to the AK-74 which has very low recoil and is quite a bit more accurate. I don't see the ACR or the SCAR getting much of anywhere. The US is not going to replace the M4 or M16 any time soon, only upgrade them.