The [b]AKM[/b] (Russian: Автома́т Кала́шникова модернизи́рованный "[[kalashnikov rifle|Kalashnikov's]] Automatic [[Rifle]] Modernized") is a [[Soviet]] 7.62×39mm [b][[assault rifle]][/b], designed in 1950s as the major improvement from the earlier [[AK-47]]. Main features of the AKM are its stamped receiver (visible rivets) instead of heavier milled one, slanted muzzle brake, and straighter fixed buttstock profile.

Its design was copied and manufactured by various Soviet satellite states, such as Hungarian [[AMD-65]] and East German [[MPi-KM]].   

h1. Identification
* !post #7746396: [b]AKM[/b]
* !post #5829268: AK-47. Lack of rivets and wide rectangular indentation. 
* !post #6264963: [[Type 56 assault rifle|Type 56]]. Milled or stamped receiver, but with folding spike bayonet and removable muzzle nut.

h1. See also
* [[AKMS]]
* [[List of Weapons]]
* [[RPK]]
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