FEG AKM-63

Assault Rifle [ 1963 ]

The AKM-63 was nothing more than a Hungarian-modernized Soviet AK-47 assault rifle.

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Left side view of the Hungarian AKM-63 Assault Rifle

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The Hungarian AKM-63 was a modernized version of the fabled Soviet Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle series - in much the same way the Soviets upgraded their AK-47 to become the "AKM" in 1959. Hungary - like other Warsaw Pact nations - relied heavily on Soviet military equipment throughout the Cold War years. As such, the AK-47 went on to become a staple standard-issue assault weapon in numerous armies and featured in countless conflicts around the world. For all intents and purposes, the Hungarian AKM-63 remained largely faithful to the original AK-47 design and, thusly, shared similar performance specifications.

Beginning in the early 1960s, the Hungarian Army took to modernizing their large stable of Soviet AK-47 automatic weapons. Much of the changes centered upon replacing the Kalashnikov-style wood furniture on the rifles and making them cheaper to manufacture in large quantities. As such, plastics were now used to replace the wooden buttstock while a perforated steel sheet was used along the forend. A plastic forward grip was also added for improved recoil control. The resulting design retained much of the original Kalashnikov internal workings, outward functionality and external appearance. If anything, the Hungarians developed a version of the AK-47 that was slightly lighter and less expensive to produce than its predecessor.

The AKM-63 debuted in 1963 (as its designation would suggest) and was, more or less, the same assault rifle in terms of function and performance. The weapon was still chambered to fire the Soviet 7.62x39mm cartridge and this from variable-count curved, detachable box magazines. It still was managed by a gas-operated, rotating bolt firing action (the gas cylinder sitting atop the barrel for that unique "Kalashnikov look"). The type went on to see its own fair share of combat in the decades following. The AKM-63 was formally replaced in Hungarian Army service by the newer AK-63 assault rifle series - these based highly on the Soviet AKM and designed to be cheaper to produce.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Manufacturer(s)

Femaru Fegyver es Gepgyar (FEG) - Hungary

Operators

Hungary

Service Year

1963

National Origin

Hungary

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.

Overall Length

869 mm / 34.21 in

Barrel Length

415 mm / 16.34 in

Weight (Empty)

7.25 lb / 3.29 kg

Action

Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt

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.

Caliber(s)*

7.62x39mm Soviet
*May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

Feed

10-, 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine

Sights

Iron from and rear

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Max.Effective Range

1,640 ft / 499.9 m | 546.7 yds

Rate-of-Fire

650 rpm

AKM-63 - Base Series Designation based on the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle family.

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Left side view of the Hungarian AKM-63 Assault Rifle

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