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What is the current rifle used by the Russian military?
AK-74M
AK-74M is the main service rifle in use in the Russian Army. It is an improved variant of the AK-74 assault rifle. The 5.45mm rifle is being produced by Izhmash OJSC.
Is the Makarov still in service?
In 2003, the Makarov PM was formally replaced by the PYa pistol in Russian service, although as of 2016, large numbers of Makarov pistols are still in Russian military and police service. The PM is still the service pistol of many Eastern European and former Soviet republics.
What is a Kalashnikov rifle?
(December 2017) A Kalashnikov rifle is any one of a series of automatic rifles based on the original design of Mikhail Kalashnikov. They are officially known in Russian as “Avtomat Kalashnikova” (“Kalashnikov’s Automatic Gun”; Russian: Автома́т Кала́шникова ), but are widely known as Kalashnikovs, AK47s, or in Russian slang, as a “Kalash”.
What are the different types of AK rifles in the Army?
1 AK-12 / AK-15 / AK-19 – A new AK family derivative based on the AK-400 prototype. Accepted as main service rifle in January 2018. 2 AK-12K / AK-15K – Carbine. 3 RPK-16 – Squad automatic weapon, based on the AK-12.
What is the difference between AK-47 and AKM?
AKM – A simplified, lighter version of the AK-47; Type 4 receiver is made from stamped and riveted sheet metal. A slanted muzzle device was added to counter climb in automatic fire. Rifle weight is 2.93 kg (6.5 lb) due to the lighter receiver. This is the most ubiquitous variant of the AK-47.
What are the variants of the AK-74?
Variants 1 AK-74 – Assault rifle. AKS-74 – Side-folding stock. AK-74N (AKS-74N) – Night scope rail. 2 AKS-74U ‘Krinkov’ – Compact carbine. AKS-74UN – Night scope rail. 3 RPK-74 – Light machine gun. RPKS-74 – Side-folding stock. RPK-74N (RPKS-74N) – Night scope rail.