AK-47

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The Автомат Калашникова образца 1947 года (Kalashnikov's Automatic Rifle Model 1947), known in-game as the AK-47, is an assault rifle utilizing 7.62mm ammunition. It was added in the v0.2.0 "Fun guns" update on May 28th, 2023.

Background

The AK-47 was developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov between 1945 and 1947. Accepted into service in 1949, its reliability and cost have made it and its variants a popular choice in militaries around the world. It was superseded by AKM and later the 5.45mm AK-74.

Strategies

Using

• The AK-47 has superior accuracy to other comparable weapons such as the ARX-160, AUG, and Micro Uzi. Take advantage of this when using it against opponents with inaccurate weapons.
  • Consequently, it is advantageous to have a 4x or 8x scope when using the AK-47.
• At short-range, the AK-47 will also beat other fairly accurate weapons such as the MP40, because it has higher DPS. Move closer to use this to a greater effect.
• The AK-47 has a standing spread of only 2 degrees. If you have an 8x or 15x scope, you can stand still to "snipe" players at long range.
  • Don't stand still for too long, or in the same spot. This makes it easier for an opponent to hit or figure out where you are.
• If you have a shotgun or a sniper, you can use the AK-47 to finish off an opponent after weakening them.
• The AK-47 is neither an excellent weapon nor a bad one. It is reliable but may struggle against stronger Armor later in the game. Some other common guns such as the AUG may fit your playstyle better, and rarer weapons are usually directly superior.

Countering

• If you have a good high-DPS CQC weapon such as a shotgun or SMG, a good tactic against an AK-47 user is to get as close as possible to try and negate any advantages they may have with accuracy.
  • Be careful, as your opponent may have a secondary CQC weapon of their own.
  • The AUG and ARX-160 are good alternatives to SMGs against an AK-47, as they both offer higher DPS than the AK-47.
• The AK-47 may not be as effective at long range as some other assault rifles, DMRs, and snipers. Examples include the MCX Spear and Mini-14.
• All SMGs have a shorter reload than the AK-47, so use this to your advantage.

Obtaining

The AK-47 is one of the more common guns in the game. It is less common than pistols and SMGs but can be found in a variety of places.

Trivia

• Alongside the M3K, the AK-47 is the first ever gun added to the game
• The AK-47 is one of 6 guns that were in surviv.io, the others being the Vector, M1 Garand, VSS, USAS-12, and Mosin-Nagant

History

• v0.12.1
  • Switch delay decreased to 400ms (from 500ms)
• v0.11.0
  • World image updated
  • Adjusted length
  • Added casings
• v0.9.0
  • Moving spread increased to 6° (from 5°)
  • Damage increased to 14 (from 13.5)
• v0.8.0
  • Move speed penalty set to 8%
  • Standing spread set to 2°
  • Moving spread decreased to 4° (from 5°)
  • Obstacle damage multiplier decreased to 1.5 (from 2)
  • Range increased to 160 (from 125)
  • Bullet velocity decreased to 0.26 (from 0.35)
  • Damage increased to 13.5 (from 12)
• v0.7.0
  • Damage increased to 12 (from 10)
• v0.4.0
  • Firing speed penalty set to 25%
  • Firing speed penalty duration set to 150ms
• v0.2.0
  • Added

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