AK-47

The AK-47 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова 1947 Avtomat Kalashnikova 1947; English: Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle, 1947 Model) is a Soviet assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1947. It is known as the most used and most produced firearm in the world, with an approximated 75,000,000 AK-47s produced, and a total of around 100,000,000 AK-types produced. It was often copied, or modified into unique weapons such as the Chinese Type 56, the Israeli Galil, AKM, RPK and a more modern AK-74. It was first put into service with the Soviet Armed Forces and other nations of the Warsaw Pact, and is still in service with many countries today, such as Vietnam, North Korea, Iraq, and many African countries. It became an icon, not just used widely by some paramilitary and guerilla forces, but also an Cultural effect have made it popular in some action television programs, films/movies, printed media, and video games.

The AK-47 fires the 7.62x39mm M43 cartridge from a typically 30-round magazine at a rate of fire of approximately 600 rounds per minute, up to an effective range of 350–400 meters.

Battlefield Vietnam
In Battlefield Vietnam, the AK-47 is an option issued to the NVA Assault kit. It has a capacity of 30 rounds with 5 magazines in reserve. It has high damage multipliers, low accuracy, moderate recoil and a moderate rate of fire. It is capable of killing in between 1 and three rounds, depending on shot placement. It is one of the counterparts -- alongside the AKMS -- to the American and ARVN M16 and CAR-15, although they perform much differently.

Battlefield 2
In Battlefield 2, the AK-47 is the standard primary weapon for the PLA's Assault and Medic kits. Like the other factions, the PLA's AK-47 is equipped with several extra magazines and an underslung GP-25, whereas the Medic's AK-47 has considerably less ammunition and no underslung attachment. It has one of the highest damage ratings of the assault rifles, just slightly less than the G3 at 38 points of damage per round, but has a low rate of fire and moderate recoil and spread. The AK-47 can also be set to either full-auto or semi-auto.

Battlefield 2: Special Forces
In Battlefield 2: Special Forces, the AK-47 is issued to the MEC Special Forces Medic kit, all in exactly the same manner as in the base game, and with its exact stats.

Battlefield 2: Modern Combat
In Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, the AK-47 is featured as the main weapon of the MEC's Assault Kit in multiplayer. It is equipped with an under-barrel GP-25 grenade launcher and has decent accuracy and fire rate with moderate damage. It is also equipped with a 4X scope for better mid to long range accuracy, although burst firing to hit targets at long range is extremely advised.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam, the AK47 is issued to the Assault kit. It has a 30-round magazine and open iron sights, though this is due to the misalignment of the rear sight. The weapon is capable of killing an enemy in four shots, and has an awkward recoil pattern, which can affect long range shooting. It is in between the M16 and M14 for damage, rate of fire, reload time, accuracy, hipfire spread and recoil. It is very popular amongst players, due to its balance of accuracy, damage, rate of fire and its ability to kill enemies easily at close to mid range.

Videos
Video:AK47|Gameplay with the AK47 in Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam at Phu Bai Valley in Rush mode Video:Battlefield Play4Free AK-47 Commentary (with other updates and news)|AK-47 Commentary in Battlefield Play4Free

Trivia

 * The AK-47's damage system file in Battlefield Vietnam is almost exactly the same as the StG 44's, including the name "Sg44". There are some minor differences, but the two weapons are almost exactly the same.