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Why is the AK-47 so common?
One might think that the AK-47’s wild popularity stems from pinpoint accuracy. The AK-47’s major selling points are its simplicity and its ability to take a beating. The rifle was designed to be easy to use, easy to repair, and reliable.
Which countries have an AK-47 on their flag?
Mozambique. Stealing the first place in our list of weird flags is naturally the one featuring an AK47: the flag of Mozambique! The flag of Mozambique dates back to 1983 and is iconic for its incorporation of a bayonet wielding AK-47 assault rifle crossed with an agricultural symbol of a hoe.
Why doesn’t the US military use the AK?
—From If the AK-47 is supposedly the best firearm, why doesn’t the US military use it? Because it isn’t. There is no magic rifle that, placed in the hands of an untrained operator, will always hit its target, never have to be cleaned, and be capable of destroying all targets with a minimum number of rounds.
Which country has the most AK-47?
China
While more than 20 countries currently produce the AK-47, China is the world’s largest producer of them. Russia no longer makes the weapon — but has large stockpiles.
How many AK-47 are there in the world?
100 million AK-47s
The AK-47 is perhaps the most widespread firearm in the world. Carried by American enemies and allies alike since 1947, it is the standard infantry weapon for 106 countries. There are an estimated 100 million AK-47s of a number of variations round the world.
Do US Navy SEALs use AK 47s?
Originally Answered: Do Navy SEALs use AK-47s? No. US military do not use aks.
How many AK-47s are there in the world?
Carried by American enemies and allies alike since 1947, it is the standard infantry weapon for 106 countries. There are an estimated 100 million AK-47s of a number of variations round the world.
Why did the Soviet Union make the AK-47?
Seeing the utility in the German design, the Soviets sought to create their own version of this rifle. The end result, the AK-47, enabled the Soviets to bridge the capability gap between the different weapons they most frequently used during the war. The Soviets also wanted firearms that were rugged, simple to produce and cheap to make.
Is it legal to own an AK-47 model firearm?
In many countries, it’s not only legal to own an AK model firearm, it’s necessary and/or celebrated. AK-47 model weapons are also dirt cheap in many places around the world — but the further away you are from the production centers, the more expensive it can be.
Why is the Kalashnikov 47 called the AK47?
A real 1947 Kalashnikov is surprisingly difficult to fire for a standard infantry weapon, but it was still very easily produced and easily used. Today’s AKs are actually AKMs (modernized) and variations on the AKM. Everyone will still refer to it as an AK-47 or simply “AK” — because it sounds cool.