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AK(1950)

Assault Rifles · Russia · 1950
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AK(1950)

AK (1950)
AK (1950) Photo: RussianTrooper · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
85
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
70
Controllability
80
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
98
Origin Russia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950
Operators17 countries
Quantity100,000,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
2/24
Early Cold War
41/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
85
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
70
Controllability
80
Reliability
95
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
90
Cost-Effectiveness
98
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
AK (1950)
Country
Production
1950–
Quantity
100,000,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
99
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1948
  • Service Entry Year1949
  • DesignerMikhail Kalashnikov
  • Weight (Empty)3.47 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSoviet Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Drum / Belt Capacity75
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)350 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Total Production100,000,000
  • Production Start1948
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1949Entered service
  2. 1950Production started
76
years in service
100,000,000
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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