AK-47

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/AK-47
GPTKB entity
AI-created image of AK-47
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Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:shooting
gptkbp:action gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:barrelLength 415 mm
gptkbp:cartridge 7.62×39mm
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Mikhail_Kalashnikov
gptkbp:exportedTo over 100 countries
gptkbp:featuredIn national flags (e.g., Mozambique)
gptkbp:feedSystem detachable box magazine
gptkbp:fireModes semi-automatic
fully automatic
gptkbp:influenced many other assault rifles
gptkbp:introduced 1947
gptkbp:length 880 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Izhmash
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Kalashnikov
gptkbp:notableFor simplicity
durability
reliability
ease of maintenance
low production cost
widespread use
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 100 million
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:range 350 meters
gptkbp:rateOfFire 600 rounds/min
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AKM
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkb:revolutionary
gptkbp:type selective-fire rifle
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Soviet_Armed_Forces
gptkb:Warsaw_Pact_countries
terrorist organizations
paramilitary forces
African militaries
Asian militaries
Latin American militaries
Middle Eastern militaries
criminal organizations
insurgent groups
many national militaries
private citizens (illegally in some countries)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:Syrian_Civil_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Afghan_War
numerous African conflicts
numerous conflicts
gptkbp:weight 3.47 kg (unloaded)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AK
gptkb:Rifles
gptkb:Soviet–Afghan_War
gptkb:Galil_rifle
gptkb:Soviet_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AK-47