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Can an AK 47 shoot underwater?
How firing an AK47 underwater can actually make it work BETTER: Enthusiast proves not only does weapon fire while submerged, it reloads faster. Submerging an AK 47 gun and firing it underwater appears to make it work better, according to high speed footage.
Why doesn’t the US use AK 47s?
—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.
How far can AK47 travel?
The AK-47 and AKM, with the 7.62 × 39 mm cartridge, have a maximum effective range of around 300 meters (330 yd).
Is AK-47 allowed in India?
The Indian Army has a requirement of 7,70,000 AK-47 203 rifles, of which 1,00,000 will be imported and the rest will be manufactured in India. The AK-47 203 is the latest and most advanced version of the AK-47 rifle, which will replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle.
Does the US have an AK-47 in the military?
These days, the U.S. does not field AK-47s, but some members of its military are trained to use them. Special operations forces from all branches might have to pick up an enemy AK-47 at some point because of the nature of their work — sometimes help isn’t coming.
How many bullets can an AK-47 fire in a minute?
How many bullets can an AK-47 fire in a minute? The AK-47 can fire 600 rounds per minute in a fully automatic setting. Learn about the infamous AK-47 or the Russian built assault rifle and its origins as a military weapon in this episode of “Bullet Points: AK-47.” Check it out now!
Is the AK-47 the deadliest weapon ever?
The AK-47 is the deadliest weapon ever built, on the whole. Its kill count even tops nuclear weapons in sheer numbers. But the first AK-47s were very heavy and weren’t really built for aiming.
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.