Tag: AK-47 Rifles | Kalashnikov

The object is Russian AK-47. Its invention by a Russian general and the key features that has made it world famous are precisely presented below.

 

AK-47 is an assault rifle. It’s a gas operated (semi- auto and automatic) and therefore a selective fire rifle. 7.62×39 mm is the cartridge. Commonly it’s 880 mm long and 4.78 kg heavy. It can fire 40 rds/min in its semi-auto mode and 100 rds/min in its full-auto mode. The muzzle velocity is 715 m/s and the range is 350 m around its target. Detachable feeding with 30 rounds in each box magazine is in it.

 

The introducer is Soviet Union. Russian general Mikhail Kalashnikov (an innocent looking man, inventor and military engineer) developed this gun within 1946-1948. And it’s being used/ abused to pierce through human or animal bodies since 1949. Up to now around 75 million of this killer thing have been built (legally). Among the various manufacturers Izhmash and Norinco should be mentioned. The Russian army was directly involved in its manufacture, initially. Letter on it becomes popular throughout the world’s army for it multiple shooting facilities. Besides, it’s not that costly in comparison to its service.

 

The application is not to miss the target or not to let it dodge in any way. It’s specially designed for war firing. The general (Russian general Mikhail Kalashnikov) was highly inspired by the World War II, and since its birth it is used for a cheaper but faster killing around everywhere. It’s the first choice among many armies (both govt. and self-employed, I mean terrorists).

  • Marine Sgt. Major and Retired Marine in Yelling Match

    Marine Sgt. Major and Retired Marine in Yelling Match

    A retired US Marine protests President Obama’s decision to trade five high level Al Qaeda terrorist detainees for Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl who allegedly deserted his platoon. Bergdahl was reported to have carefully meditated about his departure, mailed back his belongings while on duty, and purchased an AK-47 rifle which he took with him when he left, along with water, knives, a journal, a compass, and a digital camera.

    The video takes place in Parris Island – the former Drill Instructor and US Marine Corps veteran in the video protests against the trade made partly in uniform, and wearing a Drill Instructor’s cover. He stands cradling the American flag in his arm and a campaign sign in his hand, but is apprehended by the Sgt. Major. The former DI tells the Sgt. Major not to get loud at him and insists that he can do what he wants since he isn’t a marine anymore.

    As the argument escalates, the former Drill Instructor’s hat falls off his head and is confiscated by the Sgt. Major. No fists were thrown, and the Sgt. Major drives away from the enraged Marine veteran.