What does AKS-74U stand for?
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The S in AKS-74U stands for Skladnoy (складной) which means ‘folding’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U’s folding buttstock. The U in AKS-74U stands for Ukorochenniy (укороченный) which means ‘shortened’ in Russian. This is due to the AKS-74U being a shortened AK-74 and that carbines are usually shortened rifles.
Does Spetsnaz use as Val?
Since 1987, the Soviet Army and the KGB used it in their arsenal. Russian Spetsnaz special forces and some divisions of the Russian Army also use it. The rifle is expensive and there are not many AS-Vals available.
How long is Krinkov?
First, it needed to weigh less than 4.85 pounds or 2.2 kilos. Next, the overall length with the stock deployed needed to be 29.5 inches in length and 17.9 inches with the stock folded. On top of that, the weapon required a max effective range of 500 meters. It also needed to be capable of selective fire.
What does the Krinkov shoot?
Although the Krinkov is technically a short-barreled variant of the AK-74, it is one of several short-barreled AK variants which uses a full-sized rifle cartridge.
What is the ak74u in real life?
The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года or “Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974”) is an assault rifle designed by Soviet small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1974….
| AKS-74U | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov |
| Designed | 1970s |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant |
| Produced | 1979–1993 |
Is ak74u a submachine gun?
The AK-74u bears many similarities to weapons in the assault rifle class. It is the only submachine gun with noticeable sway (four degrees, and it sways quickly, the same amount and speed as the AK-47), and it also has the same wall penetration and the higher zoom of assault rifles.