Does US military use AK-47?

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.

What does the 16 in M16 stand for?

full automatic capability

Why is M16 bad?

The M16 lacked a chrome-plated chamber, which allowed corrosion problems and contributed to case extraction failures (which was considered the most severe problem and required extreme measures to clear, such as inserting the cleaning-rod down the barrel and knocking the spent cartridge out).

Does AK-47 Jam?

Compared with other assault rifles, the AK-47 has generous clearance between its moving parts. That is bad for accuracy, but it means that the mechanism is unlikely to jam, no matter how clogged it gets with Sudanese sand or Nicaraguan mud. But where the Soviet Union had less influence, the AK-47 was less popular.

What caliber is an AK-74?

AK-74
Height	AK-74M: 195 mm (7.7 in)
Cartridge	5.45×39mm
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	Cyclic: 600–650 rounds/min Practical: Automatic: 100 rounds/min Semi-auto: 40 rounds/min

How many types of AK-47 are there?

They are also known as the third generation of the Kalashnikov assault rifles. The Kalashnikov AK-101, AK-102, AK-103 and AK-104 assault rifles are the modern versions of the world famous Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifle developed for firing 5.56mm and 7.62mm cartridges.

What is the difference between an AK-47 and an AKM?

Compared with the AK-47, the AKM features detail improvements and enhancements that optimized the rifle for mass production; some parts and assemblies were conceived using simplified manufacturing methods. Notably, the AK-47’s milled steel receiver was replaced by a U-shaped steel stamping.

Why is AK-47 called Chopper?

The word “chopper” was first used in street and hip hop slang to refer to the AK-47 rifle. The word has also been used as an informal word for helicopter. The linkage to AK-47 and helicopter and their rapid response times with respect to their functions may have an analogous relation to fast-paced rap.

Was the AK-47 used in ww2?

The AK-47 was designed after World War II by the Soviets, who issued the guns to the communist army’s conscripted forces. In the past few decades, the AK-47 has become one of the weapons of choice for many groups — and one of the most commonly smuggled weapons in the world.

What was the AK-47 designed for?

1947

What war was the AK-47 first used in?

The AK-47 is a Russian assault rifle first used in 1949….

AK-47
Place of origin	Soviet Union
Service history
In service	1949–present (worldwide)
Wars	Hungarian Revolution of 1956 Vietnam War See other conflicts and wars