This is the second part of the AK series. This time around I will talk about two weapons that replaced the AK-47 in Russian military. The AK-74 and AK-74U mostly used by special force
The AK-74 was a great upgrade to the AK-47. It was lighter, shot farther and faster and it was much more accurate. The late version of the AK-74 created in the late 80's and issued to troops in the early 90's were made even lighter because the butt stock was replaced with low-weight plastics and a scope mounting rail.Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
Weight: 3,3 kg (with empty magazine without bayonet); 3,6 kg (with loaded magazine)
Length: 943 mm (AKS-74 with folded butt - 690 mm)
Barrel length: 415 mm
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds standard
Effective range: 500 meters
Rate of fire: 600 - 650 rounds per minute
After the creation of AK-74,the creators due to high demand began working on a SMG version of their rifle that was to be used by pilots,tank crews and special forces who needed a small, yet powerful gun to fulfill their duties. The AK-74U was just that. It was powerful, small and light. It was also interchangeable with the parts of it's elder brother, the AK-74. Unlike it's predecessors the AK-74U used assault rifle parts and ammunition which made it better than the SMGs of it's time.
Caliber: 5,45x39 mm
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
Overall length: 735 mm (490 mm with folded buttstock)
Barrel length: 210 mm
Magazine capacity, 30 rounds standard
Weight empty: 2,71 kg
Effective range: about 200 meters
Rate of fire: 650-735 rounds per minute
This is the variant of 1974, the one that replaced AK-47
This is the latest variant of the AK-74
The AK-74U.
The AK-74U with a 30mm silent grenade attachment. Just one of the many uses AK-74U had.
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