AK-47 vs FN FNC

1949–Present

1983–Present

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

~250,000 estimated

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

910 mm (35.8 in) with stock extended, 730 mm (28.7 in) with stock folded

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

415 mm (16.3 in) standard, 305 mm (12.0 in) carbine version

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

3.45 kg (7.6 lb) empty, 3.80 kg (8.4 lb) with full magazine

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

30 rounds standard STANAG, 20‑round and 40‑round drum options available

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

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, closed bolt

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

Two‑stage military trigger with fire selector lever (Safe/Semi/Auto)

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

Adjustable rear aperture (100–400 m) and hooded front post; optional rail‑mounted optics