The AKM is an assault rifle using the 7.62_39mm intermediate cartridge. It is an upgraded version of the AK-47 rifle developed in the 1950s. It is gas operated with a rotating bolt. The AKM is capable of selective fire, firing either single shots or automatic at a cyclic rate of 600 rounds/min.
The forward barrel trunnion has a non-threaded socket for the barrel and a transverse hole for a pin that secures the barrel in place.
The gas block in the AKM is fitted with an integrated bayonet support collar that has a cleaning rod guide hole.
Fire Specifications
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caliber: 7.62x39mm
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capacity: 10, 20, 30, 40 round box magazinesroundsrpk 40-round box magazinesrounds75-round and drum magazines from the rpkrounds
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Function: gas operated with a rotating bolt
Technical Specifications
- Barrel Length: 415 mm
- Overall Length: 880 mm
- Fire Rate: 600 rounds/min
- Max Fire Range: 1000 m
- Max Effective Fire Range: 400 m
- Weight of Weapon: 3.1 kg