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name=AK-47
  caption An AK-47
  nation Soviet Union , Russia
  type Assault Rifle
  inventor Mikhail Kalashnikov
  date 1947
  serv Date 1951–present
  cartridge 762 × 39 Mm
  action Gas-operated , Rotating Bolt
  rof 600 round/min
  velocity 710 M/s (~2,330 Ft/s )
  range 300 M
  mass 43 Kg
  length 870 mm
  barrel 415 mm
  capacity 30-round detachable box compatible w/ RPK 40-round box and 75-round Drum Magazine
  sights Adjustable Iron Sights , optional mount required for optical sights
  variant AK-47, AKS, AKM 6P1 , AKMS, AK-74 , AK-101 , AK-102 , AK-103 , AK-104 , AK-105 , AK-107 , AK-108
  num Built Over 100 million