Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (AWM) vs AK-47

1993–Present

1949–Present

~15,000 units estimated (including all AWM variants)

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

1,150 mm (45.3 in) with stock extended; 1,030 mm (40.6 in) with stock collapsed (folding stock models)

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

508 mm (20 in) standard for .338 Lapua Magnum; 406 mm (16 in) for .300 Win Mag variants

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

6.5 kg (14.3 lb) empty (standard model, .338 Lapua); 5.9 kg (13.0 lb) empty for .300 Win Mag version

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

5‑round detachable box magazine standard; optional 10‑round magazines available for .338 Lapua Magnum

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

Bolt‑action with three‑locking lugs, 60° bolt lift, fully enclosed receiver; free‑floating heavy barrel with threaded muzzle for suppressor or muzzle brake

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

Adjustable two‑stage trigger, pull weight 1.5–2.5 kg (3.3–5.5 lb), with safety lever on the left side of the receiver

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

Standard: detachable Picatinny rail for optics; optional backup iron sights (fold‑up leaf rear, fixed front post) mounted on the chassis

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