EFTRADARKalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39 assault rifle
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Assault rifle5.45x39mmGunsmith
AKS-74U — assault rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm. Ergonomics 44, recoil 129 vertical and 365 horizontal, 650 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single, full auto.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | assault rifle |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm |
| Ergonomics | 44 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 129 / 365 |
| Rate of fire | 650 RPM |
| Fire modes | single, full auto |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 1.809 kg |
| Mod slots | 7 |
| Flea Market price | 36,876 ₽ |
In-game description
AKS-74U (Avtomat Kalashnikova Skladnoy 74 Ukorochenny - "Kalashnikov's Shortened Automatic rifle 74 with a foldable stock") is a shortened version of the AKS-74 assault rifle, developed in the early 80s for combat vehicle crews and airborne troops, also became very popular with law enforcement and special forces for its compact size.
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 ₽ |
Gunsmith: build requirements
The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.
Gunsmith - Part 2
- Ergonomics ≥ 58
- Total recoil ≤ 550
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Magazine capacity ≥ 60 rds
- Sighting range ≥ 100 m
- Weight ≤ 3.5 kg
- Width ≤ 3 cl.
- Height ≤ 2 cl.
- Required mods: AKS-74U Zenit B-11 handguard
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-74U?
Assault rifle chambered for 5.45x39mm: the game has 13 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for AKS-74U?
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.
Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?
«Gunsmith - Part 2» (Ergonomics ≥ 58, Total recoil ≤ 550).
How much does it cost?
About 36,876 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 13,643 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 44, vertical recoil 129 and horizontal recoil 365, 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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