What is difference between AK-47 and AK-74?
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What is difference between AK-47 and AK-74?
The cartridge of AK-47 is 7.62x39mm M43 and for AK-74 it is 5.45x39mm. Both these rifles are gas operated with a rotating bolt. The rate of fire with AK-47 will be 600 rounds/min, whereas with AK-74 the rate of fire will be 650 rounds/min (in case of, AK-74, AK-74M, AKS- 74).
Is AK-74 better?
Advantages of the AK-74 The lighter and smaller 5.45 cartridge tends to yaw and fragment when it hits the body, whereas the 7.62 variant punches straight holes. Beyond that, the AK-74 increases the effective range of a soldier to 500 meters. The lighter cartridge also means lighter recoil.
Why is AK-47 less accurate?
The reason for the AK’s lack of accuracy is due to its “functioning” and projectiles ballistic coefficient. The AK-47 is made up of only a few “moving” parts. There are fewer parts, these parts are made up of large chunks of metal.
How far is an AK-47 accurate?
However, the AK-47 remains a reliably accurate rifle when you’re not at extended distances from your target. A semi-auto AK-47 has an effective range of 300-400 yards, and a good marksman can take this rugged rifle to the full limits of its accuracy.
Is AK-47 or AR-15 more accurate?
The AR-15, with its tighter tolerances, is undeniably a more accurate weapon than the AK. A competent marksman is going to hit the bull’s eye every time. The AR boasts an effective range of about 600 yards, and it’s the best rifle in terms of accuracy.
What is maximum effective range of the AK-74?
500 m
| AK-74 | |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity | 880–900 m/s (2,887–2,953 ft/s) |
| 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) |
| 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 |
