Is the AK-74 a submachine gun?

Answer 1

No, the AK-74 is not a submachine gun; it is classified as an assault rifle. Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s, it uses a 5.45×39mm rifle cartridge, unlike submachine guns that fire pistol-caliber rounds. This makes the AK-74 more suitable for longer-range combat with better accuracy and performance. It also features selective fire, allowing both semi-automatic and automatic modes.

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Answer 2

AK-74 is an assault rifle developed by the Soviet Union in the '70s, which is refined version of AK-47. A different gun, the AK-74u ("u" being short for "Ukorochenniy," the Russian word for "shortened") is a submachine gun that was adopted into service in 1979.