5.45x39 mm AK-74U Kalashnikov
The AKS-74U is a compact version of the AKS-74 assault rifle. Its development commenced in the mid 1970s. It was intended for airborne troops and special forces. The AKS-74U was adopted in 1979. This weapon was issued to paratroopers, vehicle and artillery crews, pilots and so on.
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Introduction
Note
This compact assault rifle was first used in combat by the paratroopers in 1982-1983 during the Soviet War in Afghanistan. It proved to a failure due to insufficient range and limited accuracy. Furthermore the weapon was prone to overheating. So the airborne troops retired the AKS-74U soon after its introduction. In 1989 Soviet military transferred most of its AKS-74U rifles to law enforcement forces. Though the AKS-74U is still used in limited numbers by the Russian military, by pilots, vehicle and artillery crews.
Caliber: 5.45x39 mm
Weight: 2.49 kg
Length: 735 mm
Length (with folded stock): 490 mm
Barrel length: 200 mm
Muzzle velocity: 735 m/s
Cyclic rate of fire: 700 rpm
Practical rate of fire: 40 - 100 rpm
Magazine capacity: 30, 45 rounds
Sighting range: 400 m
Range of effective fire: 150 - 200 m
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5.45x39 mm AK-74U Kalashnikov
Description
Type
Role
Country of Origin
Introduction
Note
The AKS-74U is a compact version of the AKS-74 assault rifle. Its development commenced in the mid 1970s. It was intended for airborne troops and special forces. The AKS-74U was adopted in 1979. This weapon was issued to paratroopers, vehicle and artillery crews, pilots and so on.
This compact assault rifle was first used in combat by the paratroopers in 1982-1983 during the Soviet War in Afghanistan. It proved to a failure due to insufficient range and limited accuracy. Furthermore the weapon was prone to overheating. So the airborne troops retired the AKS-74U soon after its introduction. In 1989 Soviet military transferred most of its AKS-74U rifles to law enforcement forces. Though the AKS-74U is still used in limited numbers by the Russian military, by pilots, vehicle and artillery crews.
Technical data and Packaging
Caliber: 5.45x39 mm
Weight: 2.49 kg
Length: 735 mm
Length (with folded stock): 490 mm
Barrel length: 200 mm
Muzzle velocity: 735 m/s
Cyclic rate of fire: 700 rpm
Practical rate of fire: 40 - 100 rpm
Magazine capacity: 30, 45 rounds
Sighting range: 400 m
Range of effective fire: 150 - 200 m
Type of packaging
Quantity per pack
Number in a wooden case
Dimensions of a wooden case
Weight of the package
Weight of wooden case
Weight
Volume m3
UN Number
Hazard Class
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