AK-47 vs B36A4

1949–Present

2012–Present

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

~20,000 estimated

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

999 mm (39.3 in) stock extended / 738 mm (29.1 in) stock folded

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

480 mm (18.9 in)

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

3.63 kg (8.0 lb) empty

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

30 rounds standard, 20/100 round options available

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

Gas-operated, short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt

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

Single-stage, with two-stage available on some variants

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

Integrated 3x optical sight (Zeiss RSA-S) with backup iron sights or optional Picatinny rail-mounted optics