We believe that this type of armament is in this phase ideal for the peshmerga both because know well the material and do not need specific training and because the dynamics of contrast ISIS provide (at this stage) numerous close contacts in which the Kalashnikov remains very valuable weapon.
Data Sheet "AK-47"
Weight
Weapon without a magazine:
3,47kg (AK)
2,93 kg (AKM)
Charger (empty):
0,43 kg (early models)
0,33 kg (steel)
0,25 kg (plastic)
0,17 kg (light version)
Weight of ammunition:
16,3 g × 30 = 0,49 kg[4]
Length
880 mm (fixed wooden butt)
875 mm (folding stock extended)
645 mm (folden stock)
Barrel length 415 mm (of which 369 mm rifled)
Caliber
7,62 mm
5,45 mm
5,56 mm
Munitions
7,62 × 39 mm
5,54 × 39 mm
5,56 × 45 mm NATO
Type ammunitions M43 / M67
Drive a gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
600 rounds per minute (cyclic)
40 rounds per minute (semi-automatic)
100 rounds per minute (automatic)
Muzzle velocity 715 m/s
Shot useful 400 m
300 metres (330 yd) full auto
Standard magazine capacity is 30 rounds (there are also 10, 20, 40 o 75 e 100 round drum magazines)
The sights iron sights (adjustable from 100 to 800 m)
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