AKS-74U Full-Auto

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)