AKM

The AKM assault rifle in reality.

The AKM is a modernized variant of the AK-47 with a wide range of improvements over nearly every part of the AK-47. It was developed in the 1950s by Mikhail Kalashnikov, and adopted as the Soviet service rifle in 1959. It has since become the most prolific of the AK series of rifles, finding its way all around the world and continuing to be used. It is often mistaken or mislabeled as an AK-47. The AKMS variant includes a folding stock.

The AKM appears in two installments of the Battlefield series, the AKMS in Battlefield Vietnam and the AKM in Battlefield Hardline.

Battlefield Vietnam

AKMS
Faction	Viet Cong
Kit	Assault
Inventory slot	Primary
Handling
Firemodes	Fully Automatic
Rate of fire	540 rpm
Ammunition
Ammunition type	Ak47Projectile
Magazine	30 rounds
Starting ammunition	5 magazines
Maximum ammunition	5 magazines
Reload	3.8 seconds
Ballistics
Velocity	1600 m/s
Bullet drop	none
Projectile lifetime	1 second
Effects
Damage	7
Multipliers	5 (head) 4 (torso) 2 (limbs)
Range and Recoil
Recoil	Recoil Force Up: 0.65 - 0.25 Recoil Force Left Right: -0.2 - 0.2
Spread
Accuracy	.7 (minimum deviation)
Accuracy	.7 (minimum deviation)
Accuracy	1.2 (standing) 1.1 (crouching) 0.9 (prone) 0.8 (Zoomed)
Accuracy	1.2 (standing) 1.1 (crouching) 0.9 (prone) 0.8 (Zoomed)
Movement modifier	General Movement 0.9 (maximum deviation by moving) 0.2 (moving forward/backwards) 0.2 (add for moving sideways) 0.1 (reduce per server-frame (30 fps)) Turning 0.9 (maximum deviation by turning) 0.2 (turning up and down) 0.2(turning left and right) 0.175(reduce per server-frame (30 fps)) Jumping 2.5 (maximum deviation by jumping) 0.7 (performing a jump) 0.1(reduce per server-frame (30 fps))
Movement modifier	General Movement 0.9 (maximum deviation by moving) 0.2 (moving forward/backwards) 0.2 (add for moving sideways) 0.1 (reduce per server-frame (30 fps)) Turning 0.9 (maximum deviation by turning) 0.2 (turning up and down) 0.2(turning left and right) 0.175(reduce per server-frame (30 fps)) Jumping 2.5 (maximum deviation by jumping) 0.7 (performing a jump) 0.1(reduce per server-frame (30 fps))
Increase per bullet	2.9 (base deviance) 0.95 (added per shot)
Increase per bullet	2.9 (base deviance) 0.95 (added per shot)
Decrease per second	0.15 (amount reduced per server-frame (30 per second))
Decrease per second	0.15 (amount reduced per server-frame (30 per second))
Media
Console name	AKMS

"Lighter than the original AK47, the AKMS boasts a folding stock, making it a favorite of parachute troops. However, the lack of a stock makes this weapon less accurate than the AK47. The AKMS used steel stampings, making it much cheaper to mass-produce."

— Prima Guide description

The AKMS appears in Battlefield Vietnam. It is issued to the Viet Cong Assault kit. The weapon has decent power and accuracy, however firing fully automatically is not recommended. Firing in 2 round bursts can take out any target from a medium distance. The weapon also has a quick reload time which can prove useful during desperate times. It is a direct equivalent in stats to the AK-47.

Gallery

A render of the AKMS.

Reloading

Battlefield Hardline

AKM
Faction	Criminals
Kit	Operator
Progression
Unlock cost	$12,000
Handling
Firemodes	Automatic Semi-automatic
Rate of fire	600 rpm
Ammunition
Ammunition type	7.62x39mm WP
Magazine	30 + 1 rounds 35 + 1 rounds (with Extended Magazine)
Starting ammunition	124 + 31 rounds (MP)
Maximum ammunition	62 + 31 rounds (SP) 180 + 36 rounds (SP with Extended Magazine) 217 + 31 rounds (MP)
Ballistics
Velocity	580 m/s
Effects
Damage	36 - 24
Range and Recoil
Range
Recoil	0.60.15 ┴ 0.4
First shot multiplier	3.0×

"A modernized version of the famous AK-47, the AKM is the most ubiquitous variant of the entire AK series of firearms. A hard-hitting but heavy recoil weapon, the AKM takes practice to master."

— In-game description

The AKM is a weapon featured in Battlefield Hardline.

Singleplayer

The AKM is used by various enemies in the campaign. It is first seen in Gator Bait, and can be selected for use in any episode after it is acquired.

Multiplayer

The AKM is a purchasable weapon for the Criminal Operator kit in multiplayer. The weapon does more damage than any of the other assault rifles or carbines, but has a somewhat slow rate of fire at 600 RPM and heavy recoil, making the Muzzle Brake a useful attachment on the weapon.

Gallery

Retail

Weapon model

The AKM in first person

Iron sights

Reloading

Cocking

AKM with a PSO-1, Canted RDS, and Stubby Grip attached

Pre-release

The AKM as it appears in the Battlefield Hardline: 6 Minutes of Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer

Beta weapon icon

Trivia

Battlefield Hardline

A Stubby Grip clipping through the handguard

• The AKM receives a railed handguard when equipped with any Accessory attachment. The weapon's icon in the loadout menu displays it with the railed handguard equipped by default.
  • The AKM does not receive the railed handguard if a Grip is equipped without an Accessory, resulting in the grip visibly clipping through the wooden handguard.
• The AKM features a rare reload animation that involves using the Kinesis ability from the Dead Space franchise. Isaac's iconic breathing sound is also audible during this animation.