How much does an AK-74 weigh?
How much does an AK-74 weigh?
| AK-74 | |
|---|---|
| No. built | 5,000,000+ |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | AK-74: 3.07 kg (6.8 lb) AKS-74: 2.97 kg (6.5 lb) AKS-74U: 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) AK-74M: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) without magazine 30-round magazine: 0.23 kg (0.51 lb) 6H5 bayonet: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) |
How much does an M 16 weigh?
M16 rifle
| Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications (M16) | |
| Mass | 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) (unloaded) 8.81 lb (4.00 kg) (loaded with 30 rounds and sling) |
| Length | 39.5 in (1,003 mm) |
| Barrel length | 20 in (508 mm) |
Is AK better than M16?
The 7.62x39mm cartridge lends the AK-47 more weight and greater penetration when compared to the M16. The 5.56x45mm cartridge gives the M16 better range and accuracy when compared to the AK-47. Its minimal recoil, high velocity, and flat trajectory allow shooters greater precision than the AK-47.
How heavy is an ak12?
The AK-15 weighs 3.5 kg (7.72 lb) when empty, a full length of 940 mm (37 in), a barrel length of 415 mm (16.3 in), barrel twist rate of 265 mm (10.4 in), and a standard magazine capacity of 30 rounds.
What is the weight of an AK 74?
AK-74s have polymer magazines with a raised horizontal rib on both sides of the rear lug in order to prevent them being used in an AK 7.62x39mm. The AK-74 weighs 6.7 pounds (3.03 kg, while the AK-47 weighed 4.3 kg. The AKS-74U was the lightest AK-74 at just 2.5 kg.
Which is better, AK-74 or M16?
AK-74 has superior accuracy compared to M16 in burst mode thanks to: a) muzzle break b) it is a bit heavier c) 5,45 gives you a bit less recoil than 5,56. Why is the AK 47 so powerful? The AK is not an especially powerful round.
When did the AK-47 assault rifle become standard issue?
Subsequently a new AR-15 assault rifle, developed by Eugene Stoner was adopted in the early 1960s. It was designated the M16 and became the standard-issue infantry rifle with the US military. CONCEPT (IDEA OF THE WEAPON) The AK-47 is a child of the Soviet total war concept.
What kind of ammunition does the AK 47 use?
The AK-47 uses 7.62 mm ammunition. This weapon is not really ment to shoot at a ranges of more than 200 meters. Its maximum effective range is 300-400 meters. Beyond that it will hardly hit anything. Slimmer 5.56 mm bullet of the M16 weighs half as much than that of the AK-47.
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