What does aks74u stand for?

What does aks74u stand for?

The S in AKS-74U stands for Skladnoy (складной) which means ‘folding’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U’s folding buttstock. The U in AKS-74U stands for Ukorochenniy (укороченный) which means ‘shortened’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U being a shortened AK-74 and that carbines are usually shortened rifles.

What weapon was important in defeating the Soviets in Afghanistan?

The main weapons of the Mujahideen were the AK-47 (though the old British . 303 inch Enfield, with its long range and power to penetrate Soviet flak jackets had its adherents), PK light machine guns and the RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launcher.

What did the United Nations do during the Soviet Afghan war?

During the Soviet occupation, the United Nations was highly critical of the U.S.S.R.’s interference in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and was instrumental in obtaining a negotiated Soviet withdrawal under the terms of the Geneva accords.

Who supported the Mujahideen during the Soviet Afghan war?

The Mujahideen were variously backed primarily by the United States, Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China, and the United Kingdom; the conflict was a Cold War-era proxy war. Between 562,000 and 2,000,000 Afghans were killed and millions more fled the country as refugees, mostly to Pakistan and Iran.

Who uses AKS-74U?

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. This weapon is widely used by the Russian law enforcement forces.

When was the AKS-74U made?

AKS-74U
Designer	Mikhail Kalashnikov
Designed	1970s
Manufacturer	Tula Arms Plant
Produced	1979–1993

Why did the Soviets face greater resistance from the mujahideen?

Why did the Soviets face greater resistance from the mujahedeen than they expected? The Soviets’ poorly made weaponry was easily overcome and destroyed. The mujahedeen had an innate understanding of all the Soviets’ weaknesses. The United States provided weapons to the mujahedeen.

When was the aks74u invented?

1974
The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года or “Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974”) is an assault rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1974.

How much does an AK 74U cost?

Comparison chart

	AK-47	AK-74
General Purpose	Many applications	Many applications
About	AK-47 stands for Kalashnikov automatic rifle model of 1947. It is a selective fire, gas operated 7.62x39mm assault rifle. Most 47’s are actually the 1959 AKM.	AK-74 is a 1974 update of the AKM.
Price	$350-$700	$400-$800

What is the history of the Mujahideen in Afghanistan?

See Article History Mujahideen, Arabic mujāhidūn, members of a number of guerrilla groups operating in Afghanistan during the Afghan War (1979–92) that opposed the invading Soviet forces and eventually toppled the Afghan communist government.

How did the mujahideen fight against the Soviet Union?

The mujahideen were at first poorly equipped, and they remained decentralized throughout the war. Holding most of the countryside, they used mainly animal transport against Soviet motor transport.

What is the AKS-74U also known as?

Since its introduction the AKS-74U, unofficially known as a “Ksyukha” (variation of a Russian woman name) or “okurok” (cigarette stub) In addition from Max’s book Assault Rifles, we have this entry:

Can Pashtun speaking Mujahideen speak Russian?

Also, the fact that Pashtun speaking Mujahideen could speak or even read Russian is very, very rare, many of them being illiterate in their own language of Pashtu (illiteracy is an extremely large problem even in current day Afghanistan/Peshawar, and was much more so in the early 1980s).