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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 17:26 Written by Administrator Friday, 03 July 2009 00:15

The AKSU is a cut down version of the AK-47 developed to be used as a submachine gun in close-quarter combat. The AKSU retains the AK-47’s internal functioning and assault rifle chambering. The AKSU draws a thin line between traditional assault rifles and submachine guns.

The AKSU is essentially a shortened version of the AK-47. It has a foldable metal stock and is built with the same receiver and chambering as the AK-47. It was designed to be used by vehicle crews and airborne forces.

Overall the AKSU measures only 420 mm which is typical for submachine guns. These short dimensions were achieved by shortening the barrel. The shortened barrel has its own disadvantages. Firstly, it reduces the weapon’s range. Secondly, it also reduces the accuracy and causes the bullets to get sprayed in a random manner. However, these are not prominent in close-quarter combat and so the AKS is very reliable.

The AKSU uses the same 5.56mm round as its parent rifle and feeds from the 30-round magazine. It is accurate up to 200 meters and can also double up as a rifle. In close-quarter combat, the AKSU serves its purpose as an SMG with its small form factor and also packs the additional punch of its rifle cartridge.