The AKM (Russian: Автомат Калашникова модернизированный, romanized: Avtomat Kalashnikova modernizirovanny, lit. 'Kalashnikov's Automatic Rifle modernized') is an assault rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1959. It was developed as the successor to the AK-47 adopted by the Soviet Union a decade prior.

2021年11月12日 · The Soviet Union alone produced over 10 million AKM rifles, and licensed production from other nations puts the total figure well beyond that. When you begin to include unlicensed copies and pseudo-AKM clones like the Chinese Type 56, the sheer number of AKMs in global circulation becomes almost unfathomable.

2007年1月28日 · Soviet AKM images; 1960-1977. This will go here first, then integrated into the reference forum... Have collected 18 different years of deactivated Soviet AKMs over the last year or so; Dated from 1960-1977 (actual issued dates), Tula and Izhmash.

2021年8月15日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Kalashnikov AKMS (AKM-S) Assault Rifle including pictures. The global defense reference actively compiled since 2003 MENU

Kalashnikov AKM was developed fro. the AK-47. The rifle entered service in 1959. It difers from the AK-47 in . aving a pressed, rather than forged, receiver. This feature is visible in the. number of rivets on the sides of the receiver. The weapon is also distinguishable from the AK-47 because it usually features a slanted .

2024年9月9日 · I've got a huge knowledge gap on russian AKMs vs 74s so I will follow closely. My only russian AKM is a 69 izzy kit. I'm overdue to spend some time digging into the history so I can pick which year and manufacturer to get next.

2024年9月1日 · A true group project to yield a one-off AKMS. 100% matching 1974 Izzy AKMS; OG factory barrel; Custom @Thor's Hammer selector etch; @techno paint; Unique "74" serno suffix; Non-clipped rear folding trunnion (extremely rare) Enjoy a stunning AKMS

The AKM assault rifle and its AKMS modification (index 6P4) intended for airborne assault forces and special operation units were adopted for service simultaneously in 1959. In contrast to the AKMS assault rifle has a folding metal stock identical to that used in the AKS.

The AKs and AKMs are widely popular all over the world: they are in service with armies of more than 55 countries (mainly in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America); and employed by armed forces and police on over 100 countries in the world. In some 15 countries their own variants are produced.

2023年12月23日 · Soviet mechanized troops armed with the AKM—the most ubiquitous firearm the world has ever known. Image courtesy of Tom Laemlein. In fact, more often than not, the rifle identified as being an...