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| − | '''The AK-47''' is the designation of an [[assault rifle]] designed by [[Mikhail Kalashnikov]]. It stands for ''Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947'' in [[Russia]]n. | + | '''The AK-47''' is the designation of an [[assault rifle]] designed by [[Mikhail Kalashnikov]]. It stands for ''Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947'' in [[Russia]]n. During the design, Kalashnikov built upon many elements introduced by the [[Nazi]] [[Sturmgewehr44]]. His main competitor was [[Eugene Stoner]] who designed the [[M16 rifle|M16]] rifle. |
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The AK-47 is the designation of an assault rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It stands for Avtomat Kalashnikov model 1947 in Russian. During the design, Kalashnikov built upon many elements introduced by the Nazi Sturmgewehr44. His main competitor was Eugene Stoner who designed the M16 rifle.