The [b]modernized[/b] variant of the [[AK-74]] [[assault rifle]], introduced in 1991. The most noticeable feature is the whole standard black finish, as well as black synthetic side-[[folding stock]] and handguards. Its full-bodied stock retains the "full" shape of the original AK-74. Compatible with earlier AK-74 magazines and [[GP-25]] series of grenade launchers.

The letter M stands for [b]Модернизи́рованный[/b] ([i]Modernizírovanny[/i]), a Russian word for "modernized".

h1. See also
* [[AK74M (Girls' Frontline)]]
* [[List of Weapons]]
ak74m