We’re sure you’re impressed by the scene in the first half of KGF: Chapter 2 where Rocky defeats Adheera with the ‘Kalashnikov Rifle’ arsenal.
The Rocking Star destroys Adheera’s army with 1000 bullets at once. After seeing this scene on the big screen, you would definitely google this weapon.
To help you, we have written some interesting facts about the Kalashnikov rifle.
Unknown facts about the Kalashnikov rifle
It is quite easy to say that the Kalashnikov rifle is no joke when it comes to reliability, accuracy and performance. Despite their loyal and widespread use in the standing armies of 106 recognized countries, the Kalashnikov line of weapons has also become a symbol of pirates, insurgents, warlords and terrorists. Here are some interesting facts about the weapon:
1. The Kalashnikov rifle is also known as the AK-47. He is named after Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov. He invented this weapon in Russia in 1947 at the age of 28.
2. The AK stands for “Automatic Kalashnikov”. Forty-seven refers to the year of its invention.
3. More than 20 countries currently produce the different variants of this weapon, China is the world’s largest manufacturer of AK 47. Russia has stopped producing this version of the weapon but has large stocks of different versions.
4. It is held smoothly and can be made easily. For this reason, it is the most copied weapon in the world. It is one of the very few rifles that can be completely submerged in water and fire instantly.
5. This weapon’s range is most effective within 300 yards and is impressively accurate within the stated range. But professional shooters can hit with this weapon even from 800 meters.
6. The price of a (copy) firearm on the “black market” ranges from as little as 7,000 rupees in Pakistan to 3,000 rupees in Afghanistan.
7. The Kalashnikov rifle, also known as the AK47 series rifle, is listed in the “Guinness Book of Records” as the most widely used weapon in the world. Currently, there are about 100 million AKs.
8. Including other variants of the weapon, the Kalashnikov rifle is in service with the armies and special forces of 106 countries around the world.
9. Interestingly, in some African regions, a newborn child is given the name Kalash in honor of the Kalashnikov assault rifle.
10. This deadliest weapon kills around 250,000 people every year
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