Kalashnikov AKMSU
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Weapon, Class 2 | |
Kalashnikov AKMSU | |
Game information | |
Category | Combat rifle |
Fire modes | Semi/Full (AutoROF 5) |
Caliber | 7.62x39mm |
Barrel length (inches) | 8.1 |
Feeding system | Box magazine |
+1 round in chamber? | Yes |
Critical failure type | Failure to eject |
Stock type | Folding (FS) |
Weight (units) | 9 |
Max condition | 19000 |
Shop value / Rarity | 1275 (Rarity 3) |
Accessory compatibility | |
Feeding | AK-47 magazines |
Standard: | AK-47 30-round magazine |
Muzzle | AK devices |
Standard: | None |
Optics | WP Short mount |
Standard: | None |
Underbarrel mount | N/A |
Standard: | None |
Lights | N/A |
Standard: | None |
Real world information | |
Manufacturer | Unknown Khyber Pass gunsmith |
Country of origin | Soviet Union Pakistan |
Year | 1983 |
"This AK derivative is a subcarbine version of the AKMS, with a barrel length of only 8.1 inches. Many adventurers and mercenaries enjoy using the AKMSU, and feel that the loss of muzzle velocity that this short barrel brings is just one drawback, easily outweighed by its many qualities: it is very compact, can be folded to an even smaller package if needed, relatively lightweight, and accepts commonly-found magazines and ammunition." |
— Hebizuka (quote written by Tempest) |
The Kalashnikov AKMSU (or simply AKMSU) is a 7.62x39mm combat rifle.
Maze Customs
This weapon belongs to one of the major Maze Customs families, the AK family.
Customs family: AK | ||
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7.62x39mm models | AKM - AKMS - AKMSU - RPK - AK-12-2 | |
5.45x39mm models | AK-74 - AKS-74 - AKS-74U - RPK-74 - AK-105 - Saiga SGL31-61 - AK-12-1 | |
5.56x45mm models | AK-101 - AK-12-3 |
Trivia
Though quite obviously based on a Kalashnikov-pattern rifle, the AKMSU, long rumored to have been a "secret" Soviet assault rifle, is in fact an extremely well-made Khyber Pass copy. It has fooled the world (including Russian weapons experts and defense analysts!) for many years into looking like an IZHMASH-produced, Soviet-designed weapon. As such, the rifle is considered to be both Soviet and Pakistani; the former because it is an AK, the latter because it was most likely created in Khyber Pass. The author would like to salute this unknown legendary gunsmith for having fooled us all for so long, and for having created the world's most famous Khyber Pass firearm copy.