The TKB-517 assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the AK-47 but turned out to be more reliable and accurate, and easier to produce and maintain. Like the AK series, it was also manufactured with folding stocks, long heavier barrels with bipods forming light support weapons and even a belt-fed variant. Its rejection was because of a greater proficiency with the AK-47 among the Russian military.
The TKB-517 is externally similar to the AK47 and field-strips similarly, but instead it uses Lever-Delayed Blowback for its operation, slightly reducing recoil and making it more controllable. The receiver is made from pressed steel with laminated wood stock, grip and handguards.
The TKB-517 is externally similar to the AK47 and field-strips similarly, but instead it uses Lever-Delayed Blowback for its operation, slightly reducing recoil and making it more controllable. The receiver is made from pressed steel with laminated wood stock, grip and handguards.
| TKB-517 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault Rifle |
| Place of origin |  Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | German A. Korobov |
| Designed | 1950s |
| Manufacturer | Tula State Arsenal |
| Number built | Unknown |
| Variants | TKB-454 TKB-516 & TKB-523(Light machine gun) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.8 kg (8 lb 6 oz) |
| | |
| Cartridge | 7.62x39mm |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box Magazine Belt (TKB-516 machine gun) |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights |
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