The reported inaccuracy of the AK-47 is a bit over emphasized
This weapon looks a lot like the Russian AK-47, and heavily influenced Kalashnikov’s design of the AK-47. The StG-44, like the AK-47, used a shorter (than the standards rifle), and about 20% lighter, bullet that could still fire through walls and doors.
I was under the impression the Czech VZ-58 was chambered for the Check 7.62x45 round, as that was what was already the adopted combat round for the Czech military. Seems very, very odd they would, while already possessing an intermediate round and rifle chambered for it, change yet again to another, non-Soviet non-Czech round for their newest rifle. As the story goes, the VZ-58 was originally chambered for the 7.62x45, but then changed it to 7.62x39 and also came out with the VZ-52/57
It's pretty bad. The PPSH used a "35-lb. box magazine"?! Really...
That may be the plan. M-16s are primarily an American weapon, primarily made in America. The Iraqis will be living off of our logistical mammaries or not at all. We supply ammunition and spare parts. If the Iraqis decide to go to the opposition, they'll have to switch to another gun - and the familiarity they have with the AR won't help them much with the AK. A control ploy more than giving the Iraqis a 'better weapon', IMO.I wonder how long those M16s in Afghanistan will last compared to their old AKs, not so long I would imagine.
I thought we were giving them ak-47s same with the iraqis too.
could someone fill me in please?
I was under the impression the Czech VZ-58 was chambered for the Check 7.62x45 round, as that was what was already the adopted combat round for the Czech military. Seems very, very odd they would, while already possessing an intermediate round and rifle chambered for it, change yet again to another, non-Soviet non-Czech round for their newest rifle. As the story goes, the VZ-58 was originally chambered for the 7.62x45, but then changed it to 7.62x39 and also came out with the VZ-52/57