Russian frontline troops shot down an enemy FPV drone with accurate fire from a 5.45-mm AK-74 assault rifle. This was reported by the press service of the Kalashnikov Group.
Marines of the 155th Separate Guards Brigade of the Pacific Fleet Marine Corps shot down an enemy FPV drone with accurate fire from a 5.45-mm Kalashnikov AK-74 assault rifle.
The presented footage shows that after an accurate burst of automatic fire, the enemy drone exploded in the air to the enthusiastic shouts of the soldiers.
The Group reminded that the AK-74 and its modifications are designed to engage enemy personnel and unarmored models of weapons, military and special equipment. All types of 5.45-mm rifle cartridges (5.45x39) are used for firing.
Tactical and Technical Characteristics of the AK-74:
- Caliber — 5.45 mm
- Ammunition Used — 5.45x39
- Weight (with magazine, without cartridges) — 3.4 kg
- Overall Length (length with unfolded stock) — 943 mm
- Sighting Range — 1000 mm
- Rate of Fire — 650 rounds/min
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