i read it was a kalshnikov but im not sure, can anyone tell me if it was another, i dont know how many of them there are in the world?
2006-10-25 11:39:45 · 16 answers · asked by the _reporter 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Various versions of the AK-47 are the most widely produced weapon in the world (especially with Communist forces). The HK G3A3 and M16A2 are also very popular arms in African and South American conflicts with Anti-Communist forces.
2006-10-25 11:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Black Sabbath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Automat Kalishnikova 47 (AK-47) chambered in 7.62x39mm is the most popular assault rifle in the world. Regular armies from Finnland to China have adopted it and have added their own flair to it. This firearm and its variants have had a place on the battlefield in every war since the 1950's. Other popular guns include Belgium FN-FAL, a rifle chambered for the heavier 7.62x51mm NATO round. H&K G3 and variants also are popular, and the M-16 and its variants are spread all over the world. These 4 guns are probably the most popular and populace military small arms on the planet.
2006-10-25 18:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by jerkyman45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AK-47, built, obviously, in 1947, has been used for so long, popularized by the soviets, used by its former satelites and continued being produced and used throughout the world (especially in the middle east and asia). Because of its age, cheap cost, ease of use and all, it has clearly become the worlds most popular military weapon (though the US does not use it, its M16 has not been around long enough, and is relatively expensive, therefore there are not as many in use)
2006-10-25 18:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are about 60 years worth and god knows how many copies (over 6 million)arround. Yes far and away the most popular weapon in the world. Easier to find in the 3rd world than toliet paper......
2006-10-25 21:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are correct insofar as pure numbers: the (former) Soviet Army, various armies of current CIS states such as Russia, the Chinese Army, most southeast Asian nations' armies, and untold hundreds of rebel/terrorist groups worldwide all use Kalishnikov (AK-47) rifles. I can't say with any certainty how many there are, but China's stocks alone outnumber pretty much every other weapon on Earth.
2006-10-25 18:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by giovanni9686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the AK-47 assault rifle is the most widely produced/prolific assault rifle in the world. it is reliable, easy and simple to operate and clean, and cheap to purchase. the weapon uses the same gas-operating mechanism that the M1 Garand does, except they put it on top of the weapon. it fires a 7.62 X 39mm round that, while not the most accurate, is effective in killing or wounding its intended target. since production began, over 100million of them have been produced by various countries.
2006-10-25 18:49:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, it is the Kalashnikov.
The AK-47 (shortened from Russian: ÐвÑÐ¾Ð¼Ð°Ñ ÐалаÑникова обÑазÑа 1947 года, Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947)
2006-10-25 18:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by professional student 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AK-47
2006-10-25 18:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by GoWhitey33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gents..... the kalshnikov...is the "k" in AK47
I would say the SKS...(7.62 x 39 mm)...same round as the AK...but a totally diferent gun, parts are machined not stamped
2006-10-25 18:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by boostedscarab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The men in uniform. With out them who would fire the weapons in the first palce?
2006-10-25 18:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋