Saturday, July 23, 2011

TKB-517 Assault Rifle

TKB-517 Assault Rifle
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.

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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