| Kalashnikov variants include: . * AK-47 1948--51, 7.62x39mm — The very earliest models, with the Type 1 stamped sheet metal receiver, are now very rare. . * 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). . * 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. . * RPK, 7.62x39mm, 1961 — Squad automatic rifle version with longer barrel and bipod. . * 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. . * AKMS, 7.62x39mm — Folding-stock version of the AKM intended for airborne troops. Stock may be either side- or under-folding . * AK-74 series, 5.45x39mm, 1974 . * AK-74M, 5.45x39mm, 1991 . * AK-101/AK-102 series, 5.56x45mm NATO 1990s . * AK-103/AK-104 series, 7.62x39mm M43 round, 1990s . * AK-105, 5.45x39mm M74 ,1990s . * AK-107 series, 5.45x39mm M74, 1990s . * AK-108 series, 5.56x45mm NATO, 1990s . . 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 en.wikipedia.org . M16 ... |
