Developmental History of the AK with Max Popenker

Published on May 9, 2019
Duration: 33:09

This video delves into the developmental history of the AK rifle, tracing its origins from early Soviet automatic weapons and the influence of German designs like the MKb-42(H). It highlights the post-war trials, the competition between designers like Kalashnikov, Simonov, and others, and debunks myths about foreign design influence on the AK. The evolution from the AK-47 to the AKM is also covered, emphasizing the design choices that led to the AK's legendary reliability.

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