AK-47 vs RK 95 TP

1949–Present

1995–2002

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

Approximately 20,000

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

935 mm (stock extended)

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

420 mm

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

3.70 kg

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

30 rounds

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

Gas-operated, long-stroke piston

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

Selective fire

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

Adjustable front post, flip-up rear