AAC Honey Badger vs AK-47

2011–Present

1949–Present

~10,000 units estimated

Approximately 100,000,000+ units (including all variants and licensed copies)

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

870 mm (34.3 in) with stock extended, 640 mm (25.2 in) with stock folded (rifle with folding stock)

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

415 mm (16.3 in) standard, 375 mm (14.8 in) for AKM shortened models

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

3.47 kg (7.7 lb) empty, 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) loaded with 30‑round magazine

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

30 rounds standard detachable box, 10‑round magazine for civilian use, 40‑round drum, 75‑round drum (rare)

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Gas‑operated, long‑stroke piston, rotating bolt, closed bolt

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Single‑stage military trigger with selector lever for safe, semi‑auto, and full‑auto

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Adjustable rear notch (range 100–1000 m) and hooded front post; some models equipped with side‑mounted night sights