5.45x39 mm - AKS 74 with folding butt
The AKS-74 ("S"—Russian: складной; Skladnoy, or "folding"), is a variant of the AK-74 equipped with a side-folding metal shoulder stock, designed primarily for use with air assault infantry and developed alongside the basic AK-74.
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Unlike the AKMS's somewhat fragile underfolding stock (modeled after the MP 40 submachine gun stock), the AKS-74 stock is fabricated from stamped sheet metal struts, machine pressed into a "U" shape and assembled by punch fit and welding.
The stock has a triangular shape; it lacks the folding shoulder pad found on the AKMS stock and is folded to the left side of the receiver. The hinged stock is securely locked in its extended position by a spring-loaded button catch located at the rear of the receiver. When folded, the stock is held closed by a spring-loaded capture hook situated on the left side at the front of the receiver housing. A rear-mounted sling swivel is also provided on the right side at the beginning of the stock frame. It retains the pistol grip reinforcement plate the AKMS used, though due to the less complex rear trunnion, only has one riveting hole in place of the three on the AKMS.
Mass: AK-74: 3.07 kg (6.8 lb); AKS-74: 2.97 kg (6.5 lb); AKS-74U: 2.7 kg (6.0 lb); AK-74M: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb); 30-round magazine: 0.23 kg (0.51 lb); 6H5 bayonet: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)
Length: AK-74: 943 mm (37.1 in); AKS-74 (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in); AKS-74 (stock folded): 690 mm (27.2 in); AKS-74U (stock extended): 735 mm (28.9 in); AKS-74U (stock folded): 490 mm (19.3 in); AK-74M (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in); AK-74M (stock folded): 700 mm (27.6 in)
Barrel length: AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M: 415 mm (16.3 in); AKS-74U: 206.5 mm (8.1 in)
Width: AK-74M: 70 mm (2.8 in)
Height: AK-74M: 195 mm (7.7 in)
Cartridge: 5.45×39mm
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Cyclic rate of fire: 600–650 rounds/min
Practical rate of fire: Automatic: 100 rounds/min; Semi-auto: 40 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 880–900 m/s (2,887–2,953 ft/s) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M); 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s) (AKS-74U)
Effective firing range: 500 m (550 yd) ((AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M point target); 800 m (870 yd) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M area target); 300 m (330 yd) (AKS-74U)
Maximum firing range: 3,150 m (3,440 yd)
Feed system: 30-round AK-74, 45-round RPK-74 detachable box magazine or 60-round casket magazine
Sights: Adjustable iron sights, front post and rear notch on a scaled tangent
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5.45x39 mm - AKS 74 with folding butt
Description
Type
Role
Country of Origin
Introduction
Note
The AKS-74 ("S"—Russian: складной; Skladnoy, or "folding"), is a variant of the AK-74 equipped with a side-folding metal shoulder stock, designed primarily for use with air assault infantry and developed alongside the basic AK-74.
Unlike the AKMS's somewhat fragile underfolding stock (modeled after the MP 40 submachine gun stock), the AKS-74 stock is fabricated from stamped sheet metal struts, machine pressed into a "U" shape and assembled by punch fit and welding.
The stock has a triangular shape; it lacks the folding shoulder pad found on the AKMS stock and is folded to the left side of the receiver. The hinged stock is securely locked in its extended position by a spring-loaded button catch located at the rear of the receiver. When folded, the stock is held closed by a spring-loaded capture hook situated on the left side at the front of the receiver housing. A rear-mounted sling swivel is also provided on the right side at the beginning of the stock frame. It retains the pistol grip reinforcement plate the AKMS used, though due to the less complex rear trunnion, only has one riveting hole in place of the three on the AKMS.
Technical data and Packaging
Mass: AK-74: 3.07 kg (6.8 lb); AKS-74: 2.97 kg (6.5 lb); AKS-74U: 2.7 kg (6.0 lb); AK-74M: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb); 30-round magazine: 0.23 kg (0.51 lb); 6H5 bayonet: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)
Length: AK-74: 943 mm (37.1 in); AKS-74 (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in); AKS-74 (stock folded): 690 mm (27.2 in); AKS-74U (stock extended): 735 mm (28.9 in); AKS-74U (stock folded): 490 mm (19.3 in); AK-74M (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in); AK-74M (stock folded): 700 mm (27.6 in)
Barrel length: AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M: 415 mm (16.3 in); AKS-74U: 206.5 mm (8.1 in)
Width: AK-74M: 70 mm (2.8 in)
Height: AK-74M: 195 mm (7.7 in)
Cartridge: 5.45×39mm
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Cyclic rate of fire: 600–650 rounds/min
Practical rate of fire: Automatic: 100 rounds/min; Semi-auto: 40 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 880–900 m/s (2,887–2,953 ft/s) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M); 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s) (AKS-74U)
Effective firing range: 500 m (550 yd) ((AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M point target); 800 m (870 yd) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M area target); 300 m (330 yd) (AKS-74U)
Maximum firing range: 3,150 m (3,440 yd)
Feed system: 30-round AK-74, 45-round RPK-74 detachable box magazine or 60-round casket magazine
Sights: Adjustable iron sights, front post and rear notch on a scaled tangent
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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