An overview and full-auto range demo of the AKS-74U, complete with exploding targets!
AK-74 Specs:
- Cartridge: 5.45×39mm
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Rate of Fire:
- Cyclic: 650 (rd/min)
- Muzzle Velocity:
- 880–900 m/s (2,887–2,953 ft/s) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M)
- 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s) (AKS-74U)
- Effective Firing Range:
- 500 m (550 yd) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M point target)
- 800 m (870 yd) (AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M area target)
- Maximum Firing Range: 3,150 m (3,440 yd)
- Feed System: 30-round or 45-round RPK-74 detachable box magazine
- Sights:
- Adjustable iron sights, front post and rear notch on a scaled tangent
- Flip-up sight and front cylindrical post (AKS-74U)
- Weight:
- AK-74: 3.07 kg (6.8 lb)
- AKS-74: 2.97 kg (6.5 lb)
- AKS-74U: 2.7 kg (6.0 lb)
- AK-74M: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
- Length:
- AK-74: 943 mm (37.1 in)
- AKS-74 (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in)
- AKS-74 (stock folded): 690 mm (27.2 in)
- AKS-74U (stock extended): 735 mm (28.9 in)
- AKS-74U (stock folded): 490 mm (19.3 in)
- AK-74M (stock extended): 943 mm (37.1 in)
- AK-74M (stock folded): 700 mm (27.6 in)
- Barrel Length:
- AK-74, AKS-74, AK-74M: 415 mm (16.3 in)
- AKS-74U: 210 mm (8.3 in)
- Width: AK-74M: 70 mm (2.8 in)
- Height: AK-74M: 195 mm (7.7 in)