The Russian Kalashnikov assault rifle (AK) is the best weapon for assault troops to use in forests, swamps, or mountainous areas. This was stated by Andrei Piskunov, an instructor of special forces units.
You can even run over an AK with a truck, put it in reverse, run over it again, and continue shooting the bad guys.
The AK is a universal assault rifle that is undemanding in terms of care and maintenance. And this is its main advantage, he added.
According to Piskunov, the M4 is suitable for operations in the city. The assault rifle is accurate, has low recoil, and is comfortable to use. It is made of aluminum, so it is lighter than the AK.
A noisy AK is not suitable for night raids. At the same time, the Russian assault rifle has a longer service life. It can fire thousands of more rounds than the American one before the worn barrel has to be replaced.
The American assault rifle "burns out" after 200 shots in a row. But if a fighter is given an AK, he can fight with it for 10 years in a row, Piskunov concluded.
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