EFTRADARKalashnikov AKS-74 5.45x39 assault rifle
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Assault rifle5.45x39mm
AKS-74 — assault rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm. Ergonomics 31, recoil 120 vertical and 322 horizontal, 650 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single, full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | assault rifle |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm |
| Ergonomics | 31 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 120 / 322 |
| Rate of fire | 650 RPM |
| Fire modes | single, full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 1.992 kg |
| Mod slots | 9 |
| Flea Market price | 35,994 ₽ |
In-game description
The AKS-74 (Avtomat Kalashnikova Skladnoy 74 - "Kalashnikov's Automatic rifle 74 with a foldable stock") 5.45x39mm assault rifle is a variant of AK-74 equipped with a side-folding metal shoulder stock, designed primarily for use with air assault infantry and developed alongside the basic AK-74. The AKS-74 stock is fabricated from stamped sheet metal struts, machine pressed into a "U" shape and assembled by punch fit and welding.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 13 options in 5.45x39mm caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PPBS | 37 | 62 | 59 % | 905 m/s | — |
 BS | 45 | 54 | 57 % | 830 m/s | — |
 BP | 48 | 45 | 46 % | 890 m/s | — |
 7N40 | 55 | 42 | 45 % | 915 m/s | — |
 BT | 54 | 37 | 44 % | 880 m/s | 616 ₽ |
 PP | 51 | 34 | 42 % | 886 m/s | 360 ₽ |
Quests with this weapon
- The Punisher - Part 5 (Prapor)
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What caliber is AKS-74?
Assault rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm: the game has 13 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for AKS-74?
By penetration — PPBS (penetration 62, damage 37), by damage — HP (76). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
How much does it cost?
About 35,994 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 23,660 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 31, vertical recoil 120 and horizontal recoil 322, 650 rounds per minute, fire modes: single, full auto. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
Same caliber
AK-12 · AKS-74UB · RPK-16 · AK-545 Short · AK-105 · AK-545 · AK-74M · AKS-74N
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