AK-47

AK-47: The iconic AK-47, built by Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1949, it is one of the worlds very first assualt rifles. It is most famous for being the most reliable assault rifles in the world and is still in service for the Russian armed forces today. It is very popular among most Guerilla fighters as it is easy to come across, it is very cheap and very reliable. Unlike the American M16's of the time they did not require much attention or cleaning as it would operate well without maintainence of any kind. For instance if both the AK-47 and the M16 were to be marinaded in slimy mud the AK-47 would be able to clear 5 magazines and more without fail, the M16 on the other would jam after 7 shots.

Weight: 4.78kg (10.5 lb) with a loaded magazine

3.1 kg without magazine.

Length: 880mm (35 in)

Barrel Length: 415mm (16.3 in)

Cartridge: 7.62x39 mm  M43/M67 rounds

Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Rate of Fire: 600 rpm

Muzzle Velocity: 715 m/s

Effective Range: 350 metres

Feed System: 30 round magazine  Note: There are magazine types with different round counts ranging from 10 round magazines to 100 round drum and box style magazines.

              Sights: Adjustable iron sights with a 378 mm (14.9 in) sight radius: AK-47 has 100–800 meter adjustments