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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.

ManufacturerKalashnikov Concern
Year introduced1979
Caliber5.45×39
Weight (unloaded)2.700 kg
Length490 mm
Barrel length206 mm
Magazine capacity30 rounds

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