AK47
Iconic assault rifle
The AK-47 is a Soviet-designed assault rifle that became one of the most widely manufactured and recognizable firearms in the world.
Developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1947, it gained a reputation for reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness in harsh conditions.
The weapon appears frequently in discussions of armed conflict, guerrilla warfare, and gun culture.
The rebels were armed with AK-47s.
Its distinctive curved magazine and silhouette make it instantly identifiable.
Russian automatic rifle
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- assaultViolent offensive act
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
automatic · magazine · ammunition · rounds · caliber · barrel · chamber · trigger
Russian automatic rifle
- MikhailRussian form of Michael
- SovietOf the USSR
- Cold WarProlonged East-West standoff
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
guerrilla · insurgency · resistance · propaganda · ubiquitous · emblematic · notorious · infamous
Armed forces member
- infantryGround combat troops
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
- militiaNon-professional armed force
guerrilla · tactical · platoon · battalion · regiment · brigade · arsenal · barracks
Able to withstand use
- ruggedTough and uneven
- dependableWorthy of trust
- robustStrong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
proven · consistent · unfailing · tolerant · loose · simple · fieldstrip · maintenance
Kalashnikov
Russian automatic rifle
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- assaultViolent offensive act
- carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
semiautomatic · automatic · magazine · ammunition · rounds · caliber · barrel · chamber · trigger · stock
Kalashnikov
Russian automatic rifle
revolution · guerrilla · insurgency · resistance · propaganda · ubiquitous · emblematic · notorious · infamous · symbolic
soldier
Armed forces member
militia · guerrilla · tactical · platoon · battalion · regiment · brigade · arsenal · barracks · camouflage
durable
Able to withstand use
- ruggedTough and uneven
- dependableWorthy of trust
- robustStrong and durable
sturdy · proven · consistent · unfailing · tolerant · loose · simple · fieldstrip · maintenance · mud
AK47precision rifle
Firearm engineered for accuracy
sniper rifle · M16 · AR-15 · M4 carbine · bolt-action rifle
AK47olive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
peace symbol · white flag · disarmament · plowshare · diplomatic solution