AK-47
Iconic assault weapon
The AK-47 is a Soviet-designed assault rifle, known for its reliability, low cost, and ease of use.
Introduced in 1947, it became the world's most widely produced firearm, appearing in conflicts across every continent.
The name stands for Avtomat Kalashnikova, after its designer Mikhail Kalashnikov.
AK-47 often serves as shorthand for any Kalashnikov-pattern rifle: The rebels were armed with AK-47s.
Russian automatic rifle
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- assaultViolent offensive act
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- magazineBound periodical with articles
barrel · trigger · ammunition · cartridge · caliber · recoil · chamber · stock
Of the USSR
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
- KalashnikovRussian automatic rifle
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
- symbolicRepresenting through signs
infamous · revolutionary · propaganda · arms trade · black market · proliferation · warlord · mercenary
Armed conflict between groups
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- insurgencyArmed uprising against authority
- guerrillaIrregular armed fighter
fighting · hostilities · skirmish · violence · bloodshed · rebellion · uprising · clash
Consistently performing as expected
- ruggedTough and uneven
- simpleFree of complexity
- robustStrong and durable
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
mudproof · indestructible · workhorse · legendary · mass-produced · inexpensive · ubiquitous · crude
Hip-hop depicting street crime
- action moviesFilms featuring combat, chases
- video gamesInteractive electronic entertainment
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- Call of DutyMilitary shooter gaming franchise
rap lyrics · album covers · graffiti · streetwear · tattoo · iconic silhouette
Kalashnikov
Russian automatic rifle
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- assaultViolent offensive act
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
magazine · barrel · trigger · ammunition · cartridge · caliber · recoil · chamber · stock · sights
Soviet
Of the USSR
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
- KalashnikovRussian automatic rifle
- ubiquitousPresent in all places
symbolic · infamous · revolutionary · propaganda · arms trade · black market · proliferation · warlord · mercenary · embargo
warfare
Armed conflict between groups
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- battlefieldCombat engagement area
- insurgencyArmed uprising against authority
guerrilla · fighting · hostilities · skirmish · violence · bloodshed · rebellion · uprising · clash · strife
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
low-maintenance · mudproof · indestructible · workhorse · legendary · mass-produced · inexpensive · ubiquitous · crude · effective
gangster rap
Hip-hop depicting street crime
- action moviesFilms featuring combat, chases
- video gamesInteractive electronic entertainment
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
Call of Duty · rap lyrics · album covers · graffiti · streetwear · tattoo · iconic silhouette
- Cold War militariesSoviet Army, Warsaw Pact, Soviet military, People's Liberation Army, tank divisions
- Military FirearmsM1 Garand, Mauser, Thompson, Colt 1911, Enfield
- Cold War militaryWarsaw Pact, Red Army, border troops, MiG fighters, MiG-21
- Soviet firearmsAK-74, Kalashnikov
- firearmsrifle, pistol, handgun, shotgun, revolver
- military gearuniform, rifle, boots, combat boots, ammunition
AK-47M16
U.S. military rifle
AR-15 · precision rifle · M4 carbine · sniper rifle · surgical instrument
AK-47olive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
white flag · peace treaty · dove · plowshare · pen
AK-47M16
U.S. military rifle
AR-15 · Swiss watch · precision instrument · Rolex · fine craftsmanship