AK-47 vs Armalite AR-10

1949–Present

1956–present

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

Tens of thousands (original), widespread modern clones

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

1016 mm

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

508 mm

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

4.0–4.5 kg

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

20 rounds

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

direct impingement or piston

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

single-stage

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

Iron sights or optics