Kalashnikov
Kalashnikov
7.62-mm Kalashnikov AK (AK-47)
Automatic AK is valid due to the removal of powder gases through a side opening in the barrel wall. Gas piston with a rod rigidly connected to the slide frame. After the withdrawal of the bolt under the action of pressure of gases in the desired distance the exhaust gases out into the atmosphere through the holes in the gas tube. Locking barrel by turning the bolt, the two lugs of the stopper engaging corresponding slots of the receiver. The rotating bolt is a bevel bolt. Slide is the leading element of automation: it sets the direction of motion of the movable parts takes most of the shock loads in the longitudinal channel of the bolt is placed the return spring (similar to submachine gun is sometimes not quite right is called "back and forth battle"). The cocking lever is mounted on the right and is integral with the slide frame. When unlocking the shutter moving back the slide frame is pre-rotation, and shift back slightly in the chamber of the sleeve. This prevents rupture of the sleeve during subsequent extraction. Ejection of spent cases to the right through the window of the receiver provide a shutter mounted on the spring-loaded ejector and a hard reflector receiver. "Posted" position of the moving parts in the receiver with relatively large gaps are ensured operation even in dusty conditions.
The firing mechanism is of hammer type with a spinning hammer and a U-shaped mainspring made of double twisted wire. The trigger mechanism allows for maintaining a continuous and single lamp. Single swivel item performs the functions of switch fire modes (translator) and a lever guard double action: in the protection state it locks the trigger, sear single and continuous fire and prevents the backward movement of the bolt, partially overlapping the longitudinal groove between the receiver and the lid. The shutter can go all the way back to check the chamber, but his speed is not enough for chambering the next cartridge into the chamber. All parts of automation and trigger mechanism are compactly assembled in the receiver, which plays thus the role and the slide box and the body of the trigger. Back stop guide rod recoil spring is in the groove of the receiver and serves as a latch stamped receiver cover.
The machine has a traditional sector sight with the location of the sighting pads in the middle part of the weapon and fly at the muzzle of the barrel, on a triangular base. Fly — height-adjustable, laterally covered "wings rack", the sight is graduated to 800 m. For holding and management serve as the pistol grip, handguard and handguard (connected to the gas tube) made of wood.
Production production of new weapons began in 1948 and took a lot of effort. The first batch of AK-47 had, in accordance with the task, stamped receiver with a barrel liner from forgings. However, the available technology did not allow then to achieve the required rigidity of the box, and in mass production, the cold forging was replaced by milling boxes of solid forgings, which caused an increase in the weight of the weapon. Constructive improvement of the machine continued in the course of serial production, and in the mid-50s, AK has reached its position of "standard of reliability". At the same time raises the question about complete replacement rifles carbines SKS. Since 1953 the place of work to alleviate the AK and improve the accuracy of his shooting.
Fire can be a few cartridges with ordinary, tracer, armor-piercing incendiary and incendiary bullets. Shop — steel (later complemented by shop light alloy), box-shaped, sector-shaped with a staggered arrangement 30 rounds.
In the slot of the butt of an AK-47 was placed in a box with accessories for care of arms. Ramrod mounted under the barrel and held in the channel of the forearm due to self pruinosity.
Thoughtfulness, design and technology doverennosti, comparative simplicity and elegance of the original scheme with the wide application of the principle of multifunctionality parts has led to a high reliability of the weapon under all conditions. The survivability of the barrel of the machine is 15-18 thousand shots. Equally important is ease of disassembly and maintenance.
The structure and operation of the machine
Basic parts and mechanisms of machine
1. The barrel to the receiver, butt and sighting device
2. Cover strolley box
3. Bayonet
4. The return mechanism
5. Bolt carrier with gas piston
6. Gasawa tube with receiver plate
7. Shutter
8. Ramrod
9. Handguard
10. Shop
11. Pencil case with prinadlezhnosti
12. Sheath
7.62 mm AKM and AKMS
In 1956 passed the test of a number of light assault rifles and hand guns. In April 1959 adopted adopted the "7.62-mm modernized Kalashnikov rifle (AKM)".
The weight reduction was achieved by changes in technology. Return to stamped receiver (by the time he managed to reach the required strength) not only reduced her weight but allowed 80% to reduce the consumption of metal A number of parts were made by powder metallurgy and casting. Except for the pistol grip: plastic, steel fabricating shop. The mass of weapons dropped by 700 g. the strength of the receiver cover increased transverse ribs.
To improve the accuracy has conducted a number of activities: design of the trigger was introduced by the moderator of the trigger, several which increased the cycle time of automation; the impact of the bolt was moved from right side to left; later was installed a muzzle compensator that uses the pressure of powder gases at the muzzle of the barrel to reduce "bounce" weapons. By improving the accuracy cutting scope was increased to 1000 m, although in real conditions the fire is conducted on much smaller ranges of up to 400-500 m. the Median deviation of hits at ranges of 800 m is 0.64-0.9 m
Instead of the detachable blade of the bayonet was introduced universal bayonet mod.1 (6X4), together with scabbard with rubber (for mod. 2 — plastic) overlay. The length of the blade was 150 mm. interestingly, the prototype of the bayonet-knife for AKM was a regular sea scouts knife (scuba divers).
The AKM also has a modification with a folding metal stock of the AKMS. Model AKMN and ACSN by attachment type "dovetail" on the left side of the receiver are suitable for podsvetochnogo (NSP-2) and bespozvonochnyh (NSP-3, later NSPU, NSPUM, NSPU-3) night sights.
On the barrel muzzle AKM mounts "the device is silent and flashless" PBS-1 (AK staged PBS), in conjunction with it is used a special cartridge with subsonic speed of a bullet.
Note that in the early 50-ies. began the work on creation of unified system of small arms on the basis of a single sample. As candidates for the baseline sample was considered the AK, SKS and RPD. The winner was the scheme of a Kalashnikov. After the adoption of the AKM and RPK formed 7.62 mm family: on the basis of major components and parts manufactured machines (24 node, 95 items) AKM, AKMS, AKMN and ACSN machine guns (node 33, 163 parts) RPK, RPKS. BCN and SSBNs. With 10 nodes and 80 parts are unified within the family. The main producers of rifles and light machine guns of system of Kalashnikov Izhevsk steel and Vyatsko-Polyansky machine-building plants.
Proven design and extremely high reliability (including firing bursts even when clogged with sand and waterlogging in the mud) created the Kalashnikov reputation as one of the best examples of individual automatic weapons in the world and ensured him a long life and high popularity. AK is widely spread around the world: he is in service with the armies of more than 55 countries, most of which are countries of Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. In a half dozen countries produces its own samples AK
Characteristics of the AK-47 AKM AKMS
Cartridge 7,62x39 (mod. 1943)
Weight (empty) kg 4,07 2,93 3,13
Weight with loaded magazine, kg 4,7 3,6
Weight with bayonet, kg: 4,03 5,09
Length with bayonet, mm 1070 1020
Length without bayonet, mm 870 880
Length AKMS with folded butt — 640 mm
Barrel length — 415 mm
Rifling — 4, step 240 mm
Muzzle velocity — 715 m/s
Muzzle energy — 2019 j
Rate of fire — 660 RDS./min
The rate of combat - 40/100 RDS./min
Magazine capacity — 30 rounds
Sighting range — 800/1000/1000 m
The direct fire range at a body shape — 525 m
The 5.45 mm Kalashnikov AK-74 and AKS-74
Studies conducted in 1955-1965., allowed to conclude that "with a relatively large recoil of the 7.62-mm cartridge arr. 1943, the possibility of significantly reducing the dispersion of bullets when firing from automatic machine AKM by improving its construction is very limited". Was formulated tactical and technical requirements for the new rifle caliber 5.6 mm (then designated malinowskogo caliber cartridge), and in 1968 to the test were presented machines PA Tkachev, A. S. Konstantinova, A. I. Shilina, Yu. M. Sokolov, Yu. K. Aleksandrova, M. T. Kalashnikov. The results of range and military trials in first place on the fighting qualities out of the machine Konstantinov, the accuracy of which (the basic requirement) slightly higher than the accuracy of a new Kalashnikov. However, the system of the Kalashnikov, as providing greater reliability and ease of operation, besides unified with the already in production. At the same time, the group of designers under the leadership of V. M. Kuptsov V. Ph., Nikolenko has completed the development of the 5.45 reducing the caliber and weight (1.5 times), half the ratio between the weight of the bullet and powder charge compared to the cartridge 7,62x39 promised a significant increase in initial speed of a bullet, the increase in flatness of trajectory, reduced recoil, increased wear of ammunition without increasing the total weight of the display arrow.
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In January 1974, it has been adopted a new unified small complex weapons systems Kalashnikov under this cartridge — four models 5.45-mm machine gun and the same 5;45-mm light machine guns. The basic design of the AK-74 (the"Kalashnikov mod. 1974", ), almost completely repeated the scheme of the AKM, which unified 9 knots (36%) and 52 parts (53%) AK-74
Wide parts commonality with the AKM allowed us to quickly establish production of new weapons, has simplified the development of the AK-74. Mass production
5;45-mm assault rifles with the discontinuation of the AKM was organized in 1975
5.45 mm shortened AKS-74U
The new family of small weapons chambered in 5,45x39 entered a fundamentally new type of personal weapon — a shortened AKS-74U (6П26). To the creation of such weapons started in the mid 70-ies. — after the adoption of an intermediate cartridge of small calibre. The development involved a number of designers. In 1979, he adopted the pattern constructed on the basis of assemblies and parts have been produced AKS-74, which greatly simplified the production, development and maintenance of new types of weapons.
The barrel of the AKS-74U shortened to 206,5 mm. muzzle velocity dropped to 735 m/s effective range has been reduced to 400 m. the Shortening of the trunk made to carry back the gas chamber, to change the fastening fly. Accordingly, the reduced length of the piston rod and the gas tube. Increased gas pressure at the muzzle end of the barrel demanded installation of more powerful flame.
The assignment back the gas chamber reduced the cycle time of automation and increased the rate of fire of 700 RDS./min. For better stabilization of the bullet in flight with a short barrel increased the steepness of the rifling — the stroke length of rifling was reduced from 200 to 160. However, this increases the tension in the shell of the bullet. Ramp-type sight was replaced rocker 1-shaped as a whole, calculated on the firing range to 350 and 350-500 m, making sight on the cover of the receiver has allowed to lengthen the line of sight (235 mm). Cover the receiver made a flip-up hinged.
AKS-74U has modifications AKS-74УН and AKS-74УН2 adapted for mounting night sights NSPU and NSPUM. Option AKS74-UX adapted for mounting on the muzzle of the PBS, in addition can be mounted under-barrel grenade launcher silent BS-1.
AKS-74U has a very small size. Its main advantage in comparison with submachine gun — a single with other samples of small arms cartridge. Use the AKS-74U as a standard armament of airborne troops is not justified because of the low effective firing range. More useful was this compact and lightweight weapon for special forces units, weapons crews of combat vehicles, special forces, volunteers, sappers, etc AKS-74U "Kid" came in handy also the police, protection of government buildings, the collectors. Portability allows short machine without interference to cope with them closely on the street, indoor, car. The nodes of the AKS-74U is widely used in the 9 mm prototype submachine gun "Bizon-2". h
Specifications AK-74 AKS-74 AKS-74U
Cartridge the 5.45 39
Weight empty, kg 3,07 2,97 2,485
Weight with loaded magazine, kg
3,6 3,0 3,0
Weight with bayonet, kg 4,09 3,99
Length with bayonet, mm 1089 1089
Length without bayonet, mm 940 940 730
Length with folded
butt, mm 700 490
Barrel length, mm 415 415 206,5
Rifling 4
Pitch of rifling, mm 200 200 160
Muzzle velocity, m/s 900 900 735
Muzzle energy, j 1377 918 1377
The rate of fire, RDS./min 600 600 700
Combat rate of fire,
RDS./min 40-100 40-100 40-100
Magazine capacity, 30
Sighting range, m 1000 1000 350
The direct fire range
at the growth figure, m 625 625 350
Intermediate cartridge
Live ammunition consists of bullets, casings, powder charge and primer.
Sleeve designed to connect all parts of the cartridge, the powder charge protection from external effects and to prevent breakthrough of the powder gases in the direction of the shutter.
Powder charge according to the pool forward movement, it is composed of pyroxylin powder. The primer is to ignite the powder charge. It consists of a brass cap embedded in his shock of the whole and circle foil covering the drum part.
Ammo mod. 1943 produced with ordinary bullets, and with bullets of special purpose — tracer and armor-piercing incendiary. Standard bullet is designed to defeat manpower located openly and behind the masks, punched bullet.
Tracer bullet is used to defeat the enemy I was targeting. The glowing trail from the tracer is visible at a distance up to 800 meters and allows you to adjust the fire. The head part tracer bullet painted green. Armor-piercing incendiary ammunition is intended for ignition of flammable liquids and defeat enemy personnel located behind light armoured coverings, at ranges up to 300 m.
The bullet head part is painted in black with a red belt.
Combat cartridge
1 - bullet; 2-casing; 3 - a powder charge; 4 - capsule; 5 - cartridge case muzzle; 6-groove;7 - up; 8 - seed hole; 9 - percussion composition
We conclude that the M-16 complete shit to him Kalashnikov and cloves.
where the characteristics of the M-16 and comparative characteristics of both? here is not an information site, a forum, the point - in the discussion..
M-16 full of shit and to him the Kalashnikov cloves
And the rifle is the Mauser 98 in comparison with him, all full of bullshit.
KALASH TAXIS!!!111
Kalashnikov: interesting facts about the AK-47 in pictures
A Kalashnikov sample 1947 (AK-47) is the most widespread weapon in the world, evidenced by the Guinness book of records.
The Kalashnikov rifle used in the state symbols of some countries:
- the emblem and flag of Mozambique
- the coat of arms of Zimbabwe
- in the coat of arms of Burkina Faso, a Kalashnikov assault rifle was present from 1984 to 1997.
- since 2007, used in the coat of arms of East Timor.
The Kalashnikov gun is depicted on the emblem of the group Hezbollah.
Bin Laden, in its videos often appears in the background of AK.
There is a project for the construction of a 30-story Convention center, Kalashnikov at the Izhevsk reservoir.
In Egypt, on the shores of the Sinai Peninsula is a monument to Kalashnikov.
The former head of Iraq Saddam Hussein, American soldiers found a gold-plated AK.
In Afghanistan, the image machine embroidered on the mats
You can buy an AK-47 in a glamorous performance, and a nice furry butt, and a pink coating of metal parts, and commemorative inscriptions on the shank.
The Central Bank of Russia on the eve of the 450th anniversary of the entry of the Udmurt Republic in structure of Russia has issued commemorative coins with the image of the Kalashnikov assault rifle, with a nominal value of 100 RUB.
For the 60th anniversary of the legendary weapons mint New Zealand minted coins engraved with the AK-47, a value of two new Zealand dollar.
Rock musicians have bought guitars in the form of a shell of the AK-47
A British company AudioBooksForFree.Com created player AK-MP3, made in the form of store for a Kalashnikov.
There is an opportunity to revel in vodka Kalashnikov
And what for to compare AK-47 with the M16, if a long time is hundredths AK?
What are the topics the author? Offer me burst with pride for the arms of great Russia?
It is clear that now a lot of new modern weapons and Kalash were modernized. But that AK-47 is the most popular and common in the world of small arms. C it in his hands as he won, and he was killed. AK-47 is still considered the best of the best samples of individual automatic weapons in the world. This machine became kind of a legend of domestic military production and a benchmark in the world.
The Kalashnikov assault rifle, is a further development of machine Mr-43 created Hugo Schmeisser. As you know after the defeat of Germany Schmeisser was taken to the USSR, where he worked on the Soviet Union. Naturally, the fascist constructor could not be the head of the Soviet Bureau. Therefore, KB was led by the Soviet people .... The Kalashnikov. Whose name was used to name the new machine.
Why Schmeiser used their former enemies, their oppressors? Because he knew that this machine need only against those who go on the attack, dense chains, a few ranks. What did the Soviet troops throughout the war, under the command of the Communist upstarts like Zhukov, which as you know - academies ends.
Why is this machine not suitable for modern warfare? Because he has a low accuracy.
Why you need a machine?
To during the battle, when the enemy is moving, and there is no time to aim, give a short burst at the enemy. Then there is a possibility that with good accuracy the shape of the target will fall into the area of dispersion of bullets flying relatively close to each other, and the target falls one of the bullets, and the enemy will be affected.
But the Kalashnikov gives such a spread of bullets that only the first bullet flies there where aiming and the rest are flying so far that between them to fit an elephant.
Thus AK is obsolete for sixty years the machine. And the only mafia Kalashnikov, prevent the rearmament of the Russian army.
PS. Cool, when Kalashnikov proposed to transfer the machine from 7.62 to 5.45 the Kalashnikov refused and did not participate in work on creation of the machine with a smaller caliber. But oddly enough seven patents on the new machine belongs to.... the same Kalashnikov.
Here's to you and blah!
If it wasn't provocative Troll post, then what?
Why Schmeiser used their former enemies, their oppressors?
ETOGES had this to say\to invent.
stalker7162534 - you again misinterpret all confident\distort.
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Автомат_Калашникова
With M16 base Kalash in my not very incorrectly to compare.
PS
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16_(automatic)
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/АН-94_"Abakan"
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/АК-47
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/АК-74
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/АК-101
http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/АК-107
IRAQ - THE FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN OF M-16S, SAID THE U.S. MILITARY
http://www.inauka.ru/news/article37501.html
had not a little to shoot from this weapon, clean and lifting it. to compare with other samples may not've touched. and Callahan is not convenient when running to - hand stroke turns, the center of gravity. there seems to develop with a handle like pentecosta rozbicki, but I have not met. in short a gun as a gun, simple and reliable, but still human need..
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28.08.09 03:06 If it wasn't provocative Troll post, then what?
It was the ultimate truth.
And trollism is to prove what you do not know. Here, the army will shoot from the Kalash, then demeroutis go to a paid shooting range and shoot from Abakan, at least. That's when you know the price of articles of the Wiki. In the Wiki you can post any article if there is a link to the Internet. I want to put in the Wiki article Accuracy Kalash and give a link to the post about the elephant?
A work of art. Assault rifle M-16 (mod. M-16A1 and M-16A2)
M-16 is one of the most famous assault rifles in the world. Competition for celebrity she is only a Kalashnikov. Debate about whose design is more efficient not to stop until now.
It is no secret that military conflict is the ideal environment for testing experimental products of the military industry. Most local wars of the second half of the twentieth century was a confrontation between Soviet and American weapons. Was no exception and the Vietnam war, during which the US army tested various samples of individual shooting system. In the end, preference was given to the rifle AR-15. Its author, Eugene Stoner — designer of the company Armalite Corp., bet on cartridge 5.56 mm bullet which at a speed of 900-1000 m/s is not inferior to the lethal effect of the bullet 7.62 mm due To reduction cartridge has decreased the overall weight of the rifle, increased ammo and reduced recoil force. In the design of the AR-15 Stoner has pioneered lightweight aluminum alloys and fiberglass, which made the rifle one of the lightest in the world. This weapon was a bit unusual. The eye that the sights were on a special frame for carrying weapons. With this design, the butt was situated on the same line with the axis of the bore, which helped minimize the force of impact, and led to a decrease in vertical displacement of the bullet when shooting.
At the end of 1959, Armalite firm, dissatisfied with the progress in the development of the AR-15 rifle, sold the rights to her design company Colt Industries , Inc . In 1962, the US bought 1,000 rifles AR-15 for their test in Vietnam. The following year, the firm Colt received an order for 104,000 rifles AR-15, but under the new, military designation M-16. Despite the theoretical advantages, the practical application in combat immediately identified numerous weaknesses. Providers stated that the M-16 does not require special maintenance, and the rifle turned out to be quite capricious. For reasons of economy in the initial procurement, the US Army had not ordered a sufficient number of kits for cleaning weapons. Besides poorly-chosen powder (again for reasons of economy) gave too much soot, which sleeve is tightly stuck in the chamber. It had to be knock out with a cleaning rod that during the fighting has led to disastrous results.
In Vietnam revealed weaknesses forced the developers to change the design of the "black rifle". Chrome plating the chamber and bore increased corrosion resistance and easier cleaning. Type cartridge powder changed to a higher quality, giving less fouling. Introduced a more viscous lubricant, because the standard gun oil in a tropical climate proved unsuitable. 20 ammunition stores had replaced the 30 cartridge. This increased the weight of the rifle, but even the indicators with Kalashnikovs, the Soviet and Chinese production.
In 1967, the US army adopted a modernized variant of the M-16 — М16А1, and a year later it began to re-equip all parts, operating in South-East Asia. The sample under index A1 replaced all other rifles and carbines. In 1968, American soldiers first got the weapon able to compete with the AK-47. Closer to the ' 70s, in addition to M-16А1 for the army was adopted grenade launcher M-203. Modification of the M-16 with 40mm grenade launcher was so successful that later took the place of infantry hand grenade M-79.
The design of the M-16 constantly upgraded. An interesting option was the modification of the M-16 A2 under the index, developed for the new cartridge, 5.56 mm SS 109. The use of a new cartridge forced designers to increase the slope of the cutting of the bore, consequently the barrel itself became more solid and heavy. This allowed to double the effective range. The bullet of this cartridge, thanks to its steel core, distinguished by superior breakdown action — from 150 meters, it fired a 3.5 mm steel plate and with a distance of 1,300 metres standard, again steel, is an American helmet. Changing the flash Hider reduced the jump of the weapon when prone shooting. This innovation has reduced the dust generation during the shooting, which has played a positive role during the operation "desert Storm". Translator fire mode was performed in two variants: single/continuous fire or single/fixed bursts of three shots. Specifically for left handed people to empty cases not flying in the face on the rifle was installed for more deflector-reflector.
Based on the M-16А1 and M-16A2 was created a whole family of rifles, machine guns and submachine guns. Introduced in the late 90s of last modification of "the black rifle" — A3 almost repeated its predecessor. Innovation was the only universal bracket, which allowed us to install the removable arm, or optical, collimator or night sights. This gave the opportunity to reduce the height of the aiming line, thereby improving shooting accuracy.
Today, many designers of the USA work over creation of super-modern weapons. Are no exception and developments in the field of assault rifles. Despite the emergence of quite interesting samples, American military leadership is in no hurry to retire, though not perfect, but combat proven, reliable weapon. The old horse furrow does not spoil.
The performance characteristics of the assault rifles M-16 M16A1 M16A2
Caliber 5.56Ч45мм (.223 Remington), M193 5.56Ч45мм NATO / M855
The type of venting system direct venting into the bolt carrier Assembly group
Weight, empty / full magazine (30 rounds) of 2.89 kg / 3.6 kg 3.77 kg / 4.47 kg
Length 986 mm 1006 mm
Barrel length 508 mm 508 mm
The standard magazine capacity 20 or 30 rounds
Rate of fire 650-750 in/min, 800 in/min
Muzzle velocity 945 m/s 975 m/s
The maximum effective range of fire of 460 m 550 m
stalker7162534
The Kalashnikov rifle is a further development of machine Mr-43 created Hugo Schmeisser. As you know after the defeat of Germany Schmeisser was taken to the USSR, where he worked on the Soviet Union. Naturally, the fascist constructor could not be the head of the Soviet Bureau. Therefore, KB was led by the Soviet people .... The Kalashnikov. Whose name was used to name the new machine.
Why Schmeiser used their former enemies, their oppressors? Because he knew that this machine need only against those who go on the attack, dense chains, a few ranks. What did the Soviet troops throughout the war, under the command of the Communist upstarts like Zhukov, who is known - "the academies did not finish, and here say that is a myth. A trifle, of course, but for the homeland (nice and useful stereotype, why to fight it?) somehow happier when this machine came thanks to the Kalashnikov, and therefore let him be that way.
What are we, pray for him until the end of time? No idols I myself did not create. AK becomes obsolete, as other technologies replace it once, now replaced.
and here say that is a myth.
of course a myth. Tu-4 is a purely Soviet design. And the fact that similar to the B-29, it's bullshit, the B-29 American star, a Tu-4 red!!! And what was the Schmeisser in the Soviet Union, we're not interested.
During 1944 American planes B-29 that carried out the bombing of Manchukuo and Japan three times made an emergency landing on the territory of the Soviet Union. According to the Soviet-Japanese nonaggression Pact, the bombers and their crews were interned in the USSR. In 1945, Tupolev was given the task to stop all private development and long-range bombers and in the shortest possible time to copy the B-29 as you can.
The Tu-4, which in the process of developing the index B-4 was an exact copy of the B-29, copied even the hole in the control panel under the Bank of carbonated beverages and an ashtray (although Soviet pilots were forbidden to smoke in flight is strictly).
In the Wiki you can post any article if there is a link to the Internet. I want to put in the Wiki article Accuracy Kalash and give a link to the post about the elephant?(C.)
But not this nothing beyond what it should.
Oh..of course the firing range and power is good...but to any design(especially for the military...because of n's circumstances) into account the following factors-reliability and simplicity(because the simpler the design the less likely that soldiers rolled her head..)And if you compare the m-16 and AK-47 in terms of reliability the M-16 plays a very strong AK-47..drop into the water AK, and then drop into the water M-well..let's see who's gonna shoot..
And it's not reasonable to compare weapons on the firing range and similar settings..not sure the numbers say a lot,but not all.
Here for example our tanks are the best in the world in almost all combat parameters but one question ---what?I do not take any new developments ,and those tanks that we sell.