Kovrovsky Mekhanichesky Zavod - Soviet Union / Degtyarev Plant - Russia
Manufacturer(s)
Russia; Soviet Union
Operators
1980
Service Year
Soviet Union
National Origin
AUTOMATIC FUNCTION
Features a mechanical function to automate the firing action.
ASSAULT RIFLE
Modern class of long gun featuring select-fire properties, automatic internal function, and magazine feeding.
960 mm
(37.80 inches)
Overall Length
420 mm
(16.54 inches)
Barrel Length
7.28 lb
(3.30 kg)
Empty Weight
Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt; Selective Fire
Action
ROTATING BOLT
System utilizes internal mechanism to lock the breech or rear barrel assembly prior to firing.
GAS-OPERATED
Gas-operated system is featured, typically involving a gas cylinder and rear-driven piston directing energy to the bolt component.
5.45x39mm; 5.56x45mm NATO; 7.62x39mm
Caliber(s)
May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
30- or 45-round box magazine OR 60-round drum.
Rounds
Iron Front and Rear; Optional Optics
Sights
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1,640 feet
(500 meters | 547 yards)
Max Effective Range
900
Rounds-per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire
2,885 ft/sec
(879 m/sec)
Muzzle Velocity