AKM — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The AKM is a Soviet 7.62×39mm assault rifle introduced in 1959 as a modernized AK variant. It uses a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt, a stamped receiver, and a standard 30-round detachable box magazine.
| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Caliber | 7.62×39mm |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.300 kg |
| Length | 880 mm |
| Barrel length | 415 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m |