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Pushkan Antonov Assault Rifle (AA)

Pushka
04-04-2005, 00:54
AA-Avtomat Antonova (Antonov's Assault Rifle)
Caliber: 7.62x39mm and 5.45x39mm
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt, balanced
Overall length: 823 mm
Barrel length: 231 mm
Weigth: 2.7 kg without magazine
Magazine capacity: 71 rds
Modes:Semi-Automatic, Automatic
Rate of Fire: 60 rounds per second in automatic
Description: There is a switch 2 centimeters above the trigger that changes modes. This rifle has some new features, for example then fired the barrel thrusts backwards onto the metal springs which are absorbing most of the drawback. It can easily be fired from one hand even in fully automatic mode. In semi-automatic mode the assault rifle has a two burst feature. Basically it fires two rounds almost at the same time once the trigger is pulled. Also added to the gun is an optional laser marker and a grenade launcher. This gun is so simple in its design that it is almost unbreakable.

This design was made by Kiril Antonov who is employeed as an enginner by Pushkan military. The production has already began and this rifle will replace AEK-971 as standard issue Pushkan assault rifle in the near future.

Cost: 720 USD