Some Facts About The AK-47

The AK-47 is perhaps the most widespread firearm in the world. There are an estimated 100 million AK-47s of several variations around the world, according to military.com.

It is a popular weapon among firearms enthusiasts, professional soldiers and terrorists alike.

The AK-47, officially known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova, is a gas-operated, 7.62×39mm assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov in the aftermath of World War II.

The number 47 refers to the year it was finished. Design work on the AK-47 began in 1945.

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AK-47 model weapons are also cheap in many places around the world. Military.com says AK-47s are usually much cheaper in many African countries because the demand is so high that markets are usually flooded.

The AK-47 can fire 600 rounds per minute in a fully automatic setting. The weapon uses a 7.62mm, high-velocity round that can “destroy whole areas of a body,” according to New York City trauma surgeons.

They shatter bones, tear through organs and liquefy other materials as the round tumbles through the body, often in ways that cannot be repaired.

The worldwide availability and durability of the AK-47 also make it an attractive weapon for terrorists, militias and other illegal organisations.

The AK-47 works well in every environment and will still work even if it falls into water, mud, sand or some other muck.