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The AK-47 (short for Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947) is one of the most famous and widely used assault rifles in the world. It was developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov, a Soviet weapons designer, in the late 1940s and officially adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949.

Key Features:
• Caliber: 7.62×39mm
• Operation: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
• Rate of fire: Around 600 rounds per minute (selective fire – semi-automatic or fully automatic, depending on the variant)
• Effective range: About 350–400 meters
• Magazine capacity: Standard 30-round detachable curved magazine

Design and Strengths:
• Simplicity: Known for its easy design, which makes it simple to manufacture, clean, and repair.
• Durability: Functions reliably under harsh conditions like mud, sand, snow, and extreme temperatures.
• Ease of use: Minimal training is needed to operate it effectively.
• Mass production: Since its invention, more than 100 million AK-type rifles (including variants) have been produced worldwide.

Global Impact:
• The AK-47 has been used in conflicts across almost every continent for more than 70 years.
• It became a symbol of revolution and resistance, often appearing on flags, emblems, and propaganda posters.
• Many countries, especially in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, adopted or copied it due to its low cost and high reliability.

Modern Variants:
• AKM – a lighter, modernized version introduced in 1959.
• AK-74 – chambered in 5.45×39mm, adopted by the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
• Numerous licensed and unlicensed copies have been produced in countries like China, Romania, and Egypt.

The AK-47 remains one of the most iconic and influential firearms in history, shaping modern warfare more than almost any other weapon.

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