Difference between revisions of "AKM Russian 7.62mm Automatic Assault Rifle"

Latest revision as of 20:03, 26 August 2020

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categories

"WEG"

"Infantry Weapons"

"Rifles"

"Assault Rifles"

"Tier4"

"Russia (RUS)"

"Land"

"PRO_Kazakhstan"

"PRO_Kyrgyzstan"

"PRO_North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)"

"PRO_Syria"

"PRO_Tajikistan"

"PRO_Turkmenistan"

"PRO_Uzbekistan"

notes

"The AKM is a 7.62×39mm assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is a common modernised variant of the AK-47 rifle developed in the 1940s. Introduced into service with the Soviet Army in 1959, the AKM is the prevalent variant of the entire AK series of firearms and it has found widespread use with most member states of the former Warsaw Pact and its African and Asian allies as well as being widely exported and produced in many other countries. The production of these rifles was carried out at both the Tula Arms Plant and Izhmash. It was officially replaced in Soviet frontline service by the AK-74 in the late 1970s, but remains in use worldwide. The AKM is an assault rifle chambered in 7.62×39mm Soviet intermediate cartridge. It is a selective fire, gas operated with a rotating bolt, firing in either semi-automatic or fully automatic, and has a cyclic rate of fire of around 600–650 rounds per minute (RPM). The gas operated action has a massive bolt carrier with a permanently attached long stroke gas piston. The gas chamber is located above the barrel. The bolt carrier rides on the two rails, formed on the side of the receiver, with a significant space between the moving and stationary parts. Despite being replaced in the late 1970s by the AK-74, the AKM is still in service in some Russian Army reserve and second-line units and several east European countries.The GRAU officially designated the AKM as the 6P1 assault rifle. Compared with the AK-47, the AKM features detail improvements and enhancements that optimised the rifle for mass production; some parts and assemblies were conceived using simplified manufacturing methods. Notably, the AK-47's milled steel receiver was replaced by a U-shaped steel stamping. As a result of these modifications, the AKM’s weight was reduced by ≈ 1 kg (2.2 lb), the accuracy during automatic fire was increased and several reliability issues were addressed. The AK-47's chrome-lined barrel was retained, a common feature of Soviet weapons which resists wear and corrosion, particularly under harsh field conditions and near-universal Eastern Bloc use of corrosively primed ammunition. The AKM’s receiver is stamped from a smooth 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sheet of steel, compared with the AK-47 where the receiver was machined from heavier gauge steel. A rear stock trunnion and forward barrel trunnion are fastened to the U-shaped receiver using rivets. The receiver housing also features a rigid tubular cross-section support that adds structural strength. Guide rails that assist the bolt carrier’s movement which also incorporates the ejector are installed inside the receiver through spot welding. As a weight-saving measure, the stamped receiver cover is of thinner gauge metal than that of the AK-47. In order to maintain strength and durability it employs both longitudinal and latitudinal reinforcing ribs."

dateOfIntroduction

1959

countryOfOrigin

"Russia (RUS)"

proliferation

"Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan"

selectedregions

"All Regions"

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checkedcountries

"Kazakhstan"

"Kyrgyzstan"

"North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)"

"Syria"

"Tajikistan"

"Turkmenistan"

"Uzbekistan"

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images

"Russian7.62x39mmAssaultRifleAKM.PNG"

"AKM_(B).jpeg"

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sections

name

"System"

properties

name	"Alternative Designations"
value	"AK, Kalashnikov"

name	"Variant of"
value	"Russian 7.62x39mm Assault Rifle AK47"

name	"Feed"
value	"30-round curved box magazine"

name	"Fire Mode"
value	"Selective, automatic or semi-automatic"

name	"Operation"
value	"Gas"

name	"Rate of Fire (Cyclic)"
value	"600"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Rate of Fire (Practical Automatic)"
value	"100"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Rate of Fire (Practical Semiautomatic)"
value	"40"
units	"rds/min"

name	"Action"
value	"Gas operated, rotating bolt"

name	"Muzzle Velocity"
value	"715"
units	"m/s"

name	"Effective Firing Range"
value	"350"
units	"m"

name	"Feed System"
value	"10-, 20-, or 30-round detachable box magazines. Also compatible with 40-round box magazines and 75-round drum magazines from the RPK"

name

"Dimensions"

properties

name	"Length"
value	"AKM, AKML: 880 mm (34.6 in) AKMS, AKMSN: 920 mm (36.2 in) stock extended / 655 mm (25.8 in) stock folded"

name	"Barrel Length"
value	"415"
units	"mm"

name	"Weight"
value	"AKM: 3.3 kg (7.28 lb) AKMS: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) 30-rnd magazine: 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) 6H4 bayonet: 0.32 kg (0.71 lb)"

name

"Ammunition"

properties

name	"Name"
value	""

name	"Type"
value	""

name	"Caliber"
value	"7.62"
units	"mm"

name	"Cartridge"
value	"7.62×39mm"

name	"Basic Load"
value	"12 magazines for 360 rounds 9.83 kg"

name	"Note"
value	"The weapon uses the same ammunition as the AK-47: the 7.62×39mm M43 intermediate rifle cartridge. The AKM mechanism's design principles and procedures for loading and firing are practically identical to those of the AK-47, the only difference being the trigger assembly (during the return stage of the bolt carrier on fully automatic mode) as a result of incorporating the rate reducer device."

name

"Sights"

properties

name	"Type"
value	"Fore, pillar; Rear, U-notch"

name	"Magnification"
value	"None"

name	"Night Sights Available"
value	"Yes"

name	"Note"
value	"Rear sight notch on sliding tangent, front post 100–1,000 m sight adjustments Sight radius: 378 mm (14.9 in)."

variants

name

"AKMS"

notes

"which was equipped with an under-folding metal shoulder stock in place of the fixed wooden stock. The metal stock of the AKMS is somewhat different from the folding stock of the previous AKS-47 model as it has a modified locking mechanism, which locks both support arms of the AKMS stock instead of just one (left arm) as in the AKS-47 folding model. It is also made of riveted steel pressings, instead of the milled versions of most AKS-47s, and is more inline like the fixed stock AKM. Due to the stamped receiver, it also has a reinforcement plate beneath the pistol grip spot welded in place to prevent damage to the receiver if the gun is dropped on its pistol grip as well as better absorb the recoil with the stock folded. The AKM was produced in the following versions: AKMP, AKML and AKMLP, whereas the AKMS led to the following models – AKMSP, AKMSN and AKMSNP. It is designed especially for use by paratroopers–as the folding stock permits more space for other equipment when jumping from a plane and then landing."

name

"AKMP"

notes

"The AKMP rifle uses subdued Radium-illuminated aiming points integrated into the front and rear sight. These sights enable targets to be engaged in low-light conditions, e.g. when the battlefield is illuminated with flares, fires or muzzle flashes or when the target is visible as a shadow against an illuminated background. The sliding notch on the sight arm is then moved to the “S” setting (which corresponds to the “3” setting in the AKM). The sight itself is guided on the sliding scale and has a socket, which contains a tritium gas-filled capsule directly beneath the day-time notch. The tritium front post installs into the front sight base using a detent and spring."

name

"AKML"

notes

"The AKML comes equipped with a side-rail used to attach a night vision device. The mount comprises a flat plate riveted to the left wall of the receiver housing and a support bracket fixed to the mounting base with screws. To shield the light-sensitive photo detector plate of the night vision sight, the weapon uses a slotted flash suppressor, which replaces the standard recoil compensator. The AKML can also be deployed in the prone position with a detachable barrel-mounted bipod that helps stabilise the weapon and reduces operator fatigue during prolonged periods of observation. The bipod is supplied as an accessory and is carried in a holster attached to the duty belt."

name	"AKMN"
notes	"The AKMN comes equipped with a side-rail used to attach a night vision device. The model designated AKMN-1 can thus mount the multi-model night vision scope 1PN51 and the AKMN2 the multi-model night vision scope 1PN58."

name	"AKMLP"
notes	"The AKMLP is a version of the AKML with tritium sights (as in the AKMP)."

name	"AKMSP"
notes	"The AKMSP rifle is based on the folding stock AKMS variant but fitted with tritium night sights, as in the AKMP."

name

"AKMSN"

notes

"The AKMSN model is derived from the AKMS and features an accessory rail used to mount a night vision sensor as seen on the AKML and additionally a flash hider and bipod. The left arm of the AKMSN’s folding stock is bent outwards in order to avoid the sight mount bracket during folding and the sling loop was moved further to the rear. Similarly to the AKMN-1, the AKMSN-1 can mount the multi-model night vision scope 1PN51[34] and the AKMSN2 the multi-model night vision scope 1PN58."

type

"WEG"

version

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          "Rifles",
          "Assault Rifles",
-         "Tier4"
+         "Tier4",
+        "Russia (RUS)",
+        "Land",
+        "PRO_Kazakhstan",
+        "PRO_Kyrgyzstan",
+        "PRO_North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)",
+        "PRO_Syria",
+        "PRO_Tajikistan",
+        "PRO_Turkmenistan",
+        "PRO_Uzbekistan"
      ],
      "notes": "The AKM is a 7.62×39mm assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is a common modernised variant of the AK-47 rifle developed in the 1940s.\n\nIntroduced into service with the Soviet Army in 1959, the AKM is the prevalent variant of the entire AK series of firearms and it has found widespread use with most member states of the former Warsaw Pact and its African and Asian allies as well as being widely exported and produced in many other countries. The production of these rifles was carried out at both the Tula Arms Plant and Izhmash. It was officially replaced in Soviet frontline service by the AK-74 in the late 1970s, but remains in use worldwide.\n\nThe AKM is an assault rifle chambered in 7.62×39mm Soviet intermediate cartridge. It is a selective fire, gas operated with a rotating bolt, firing in either semi-automatic or fully automatic, and has a cyclic rate of fire of around 600–650 rounds per minute (RPM). The gas operated action has a massive bolt carrier with a permanently attached long stroke gas piston. The gas chamber is located above the barrel. The bolt carrier rides on the two rails, formed on the side of the receiver, with a significant space between the moving and stationary parts. Despite being replaced in the late 1970s by the AK-74, the AKM is still in service in some Russian Army reserve and second-line units and several east European countries.The GRAU officially designated the AKM as the 6P1 assault rifle.\n\nCompared with the AK-47, the AKM features detail improvements and enhancements that optimised the rifle for mass production; some parts and assemblies were conceived using simplified manufacturing methods. Notably, the AK-47's milled steel receiver was replaced by a U-shaped steel stamping. As a result of these modifications, the AKM’s weight was reduced by ≈ 1 kg (2.2 lb), the accuracy during automatic fire was increased and several reliability issues were addressed. The AK-47's chrome-lined barrel was retained, a common feature of Soviet weapons which resists wear and corrosion, particularly under harsh field conditions and near-universal Eastern Bloc use of corrosively primed ammunition.\n\nThe AKM’s receiver is stamped from a smooth 1.0 mm (0.04 in) sheet of steel, compared with the AK-47 where the receiver was machined from heavier gauge steel. A rear stock trunnion and forward barrel trunnion are fastened to the U-shaped receiver using rivets. The receiver housing also features a rigid tubular cross-section support that adds structural strength. Guide rails that assist the bolt carrier’s movement which also incorporates the ejector are installed inside the receiver through spot welding. As a weight-saving measure, the stamped receiver cover is of thinner gauge metal than that of the AK-47. In order to maintain strength and durability it employs both longitudinal and latitudinal reinforcing ribs.",
      "dateOfIntroduction": 1959,
      "countryOfOrigin": "Russia (RUS)",
-     "proliferation": "Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan",
+     "proliferation": "Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan",
      "selectedregions": [
          "All Regions"
@@ Line 25: / Line 34: @@
          "Kyrgyzstan",
          "North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)",
+        "Syria",
          "Tajikistan",
          "Turkmenistan",
@@ Line 34: / Line 44: @@
      },
      "images": [
-         "AKM_(C).jpg",
+         "Russian7.62x39mmAssaultRifleAKM.PNG",
          "AKM_(B).jpeg",
-         "Russian7.62x39mmAssaultRifleAKM.PNG"
+         "AKM_(C).jpg"
      ],
      "sections": [