AKS-74U — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The AKS-74U is a Soviet compact assault rifle chambered in 5.45×39mm, adopted in 1979. It uses the Kalashnikov gas-operated system and features a shortened barrel with a side-folding metal stock.
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Caliber | 5.45×39 |
| Weight (unloaded) | 2.700 kg |
| Length | 490 mm |
| Barrel length | 206 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |