Russian military designation for the most prolific assault rifle in the world next to the M-16. AK stands for 'Avtomat Kalashnikov'; Russian for Automatic (rifle), Kalashnikov (Mikhail Kalashnikov, the inventor). The 47 is for the year it was first designed, 1947.
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1: AK-47 is an assault rifle designed in 1947 by Mikhail Kalashnikov.
2: Brought automatic rifle firepower to the masses.
3: Is highly reliable under all circumstances.
4: It is extremely CHEAP! You can get one for $275 in the US and $30 or less in others!
5: An old design that is still feared by the mighty US armed forces.
2: Brought automatic rifle firepower to the masses.
3: Is highly reliable under all circumstances.
4: It is extremely CHEAP! You can get one for $275 in the US and $30 or less in others!
5: An old design that is still feared by the mighty US armed forces.
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Get the AK-47 mug.While not the first assualt rifle, arguably the best. Unlike the M-16, which requires constant cleaning, the AK-47 has few moving parts that do not get fouled easily.
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Russia's finest export (except vodka), commonly seen in the background of osama bin laden's broadcasts and in the hands of islamic militants. This is because its cheap, reliabe and accurate. well done islamic militants you are right about something for once. has many derivants including the Israel's GALIL ARM and the AKS-74U.
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