Kalashnikov rifle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:caliber 7.62×39mm
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
symbol of revolution
icon of warfare
gptkbp:design_features ease of use
high reliability
simple construction
low production cost
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Mikhail_Kalashnikov
gptkbp:firing_mechanism semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1949
gptkbp:historical_significance used in law enforcement
adopted by various military forces
influenced firearm design
widely used in conflicts
used in modern conflicts
associated with guerrilla warfare
used in Cold War conflicts
produced in many countries
replica versions exist
used by civilians for sport shooting
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kalashnikov rifle
gptkbp:length 880 mm
gptkbp:magazine_capacity 30 rounds
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkb:Russian_Armed_Forces
various insurgent groups
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1949
present
gptkbp:range 300 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 600 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil direct impingement
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AK-74
gptkb:AKM
gptkbp:type gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:used_by over 100 countries
gptkbp:variant gptkb:AK-12
gptkb:AK-47_M
gptkb:PK_machine_gun
gptkb:AK-74_M
gptkb:AK-103
RPK
Type 56
gptkbp:weight 3.47 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kalashnikov
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7