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1947 Base model for all AK's entered service. This submachine gun have been manufactured up to 1959. In several countries it is being manufactured modernized to some extent nowadays. In 1959 there was a modernization of the submachine gun aimed to increase its technical and operating characteristics. At the same time there were developed the light machine guns with a fixed and folding butt on the basis of the submachine gun "RPK-47". In 1961 the complex of Kalashnikov machine guns was addopted in Army: * PKS - a heavy machine gun * PKB - an armoured carrier machine gun * PKT - a tank machine gun. At the end of 60th - beginning of 70th years the works on creation of the submachine guns for cartriges of reduced calibre began. It was aimed to increase the battle efficiency and operational characteristics of the weapon. After a number of experiments the cartrige 5.45x39 with a steel bullet slug was chosen. In 1974 the complex of submachine guns and light machine guns for such type of cartrige was developed and addopted in armament. In 1990 the Army was equipped with the modernized Kalashnikov submachine gun AK-74M, having folding plastic butt with the accessory placed in it and a plate for mounting optical and night sights. In 1991 the same modernization was carried out with a light machine gun. And so the modernized Kalashnikov light machine guns RPK-74M (5.45 mm) was addopted in armament. It replaced four modification of light machine guns. Nowadays Kalashnikov submachine guns, the series 100, are developed with the purpose of expansion of their nomenclature for various types of cartriges and export. * AK101 - the 5,56 mm Kalashnikov submachine gun for cartrige 5,56x45 NATO * AK102 - the same but with a short barrel * AK103 - the 7,62 mm Kalashnikov submachine gun for cartrige 7,62x39 * AK104 - the same but with a short barrel * AK105 - 5,45 mm Kalashnikov submachine gun with a short barrel for cartrige 5,45x39. In 1993 within the framework of conversion of a defensive industry of "IZHMASH" Open Joint Stock Company developed the self-loading hunting carbine "Saiga" on the basis of the Kalashnikov submachine guns. * http://kalashnikov.guns.ru/history.html
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How old is the ak47 assult rifle?
1947
How old do you have to be too shoot a AK47?
If you can pull the trigger you are old enough to shoot the AK47. There were child solders in the African country that could barely carry the AK but they could shoot it.
How do you get the ak47 on bad compony 2?
there is no ak47 in bad company 2.
Who invented the AK47 rifle?
The AK47 was invented by Mr.Kalishnakov, In the Soviet Union.
Can you get the AK47 in zombies black ops?
no. BUT there is a Ak47u which is the smaller version of an ak47.
Where can you find pictures of an AK47?
click google and then click images and type ak47
Where can you get ak47 dgi-c in blackshot?
Ak47 dgi-c you can get when you reach first Lieutenant black....(ak47 dgi-c has less ammo than other ak's)
Where do you get a AK47 or AK47 on call of duty world at war final fronts?
under your mamas bed
What country is the ak47 originated?
The first AK47 was manufactured in the Soviet Union (Present Day Russia)
AK47 vs Uzi what would you prefer?
Ak47 is the best only reason (More ammo) :)
Where is the golden ak-47 in your wardrobe on playstationhome?
to get the golden ak47 go to socom find the hidden golden ak parts once you have all seven you have to play the golden ak47 assembly game youll be timed if you win youll get a golden ak47 as a decoration the wardrobe ak47 is just a regular ak47 and you get it from playing 5 finger fillet
Can ak47 penetrate walls?
ak74 don't penetrate walls.this happens if only the wall is weak,wearing out,old or not a real wall.walls are usually hard and thick.the bullet is capable of boring holes in the wall not making it porous just like the ak47.
