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Kalashnikov Concern
AK-47
The original Avtomat Kalashnikova, a gas-operated selective-fire assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov and adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949. It became the most widely produced and used rifle in history, prized for its simplicity and reliability under harsh conditions.
Effective range
350 m
💲 Approximate current commercial/military resale value; original Soviet unit cost far lower
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Effective range
Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.
- 350 m 0th pct in class
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 600 rpm 0th pct in class
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 715 m/s 0th pct in class
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 7.62×39 mm
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 7.6 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 30 38th pct in class
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 0.87 m
- Empty weight
Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.
- 3 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 1
- Barrel length
Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.
- 415 mm
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $800 80th pct in class
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 75,000,000 88th pct in class
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 106 88th pct in class
Specifications compiled from public Kalashnikov Concern and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 require? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Kalashnikov Concern AK-47? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-47's primary weapon is the 7.62×39 mm.
What is the Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 used for? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 is a rifle typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Kalashnikov Concern AK-47? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 is operated by 106 countries.
How much does the Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 cost? +
The Kalashnikov Concern AK-47 has an approximate unit cost of 800 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.