AK-47

"Considered to be one of the most reliable assault rifles ever made, this weapon is popular with armed forces on every side of the conflict."

- Weapon Description

The AK-47 is an Assault Rifle. It is one of the most popular Primary Weapons in Combat Arms due to its good accuracy and high damage.

Overview
In terms of general statistics it is one of the most powerful Assault Rifles in the game, along with the rare AK-103. It has the highest damage rating, but compensates with a high amount of recoil and slower than average fire rate. It is most commonly used in close-quarter maps due to its high rate of damage, it is less used in larger maps due to its high recoil and loud distinct sound. While the extreme recoil can make the AK-47 tough to use, tapping the fire button (in essence firing semi-auto) results in surprisingly accurate shots. In fact, the AK-47 has one of the best accuracy ratings of any gun in Combat Arms. However, the high-recoil makes it nearly impossible to notice during repeated firing.

A gold-plated version of the AK-47 can be purchased from the Black Market.

Variants
There are 4 variants of the AK-47, the AK-103 from the GP Supply Case, the AK-47 Gold Plated from the Black Market, and the AK-103 Gold Plated from the Black Market supply case.

AK-103
The AK-103 is a Russian Assault Rifle, firing the 7.62x39mm Tokarev round. It is a Cosmetic Variant of the AK-47, and is obtainable through a Supply Case AR or a Grey HiSec Case. It is powerful and accurate, but lacks in fire rate, and has a three-round burst alternate fire mode. The AK-103 is very similar to the AK-47. However, it is coloured black, and also has a vertical foregrip that reduces recoil, making the gun very accurate at long ranges. It otherwise differs very little from the AK-47, although its reload speed is slightly faster.

Like the AK-47, it is a three-hit kill, is extraordinarily accurate, being more accurate than the L96A1, and has a three-burst firing mode, which can kill an enemy in a single burst, assuming all shots hit.

However, it has large amounts of recoil, which quickly throws shots off in continuous fire, and is significantly heavier than other assault rifles, making the user slower and easier to hit and kill.

Currently, this weapon can be obtained from these Supply Cases:
 * Supply Case - AR (4,000 GP)
 * Grey HiSec Case (1,900 GP)

AK-47 Gold-Plated
The AK-47 Gold Plated is a Black Market Assault Rifle. It is a Cosmetic Variant of the AK-47. It is, as the name implies, gold-plated, and performs on par with the normal AK-47. This gun is not very bought very often, as it is the same exact thing as the regular AK-47 in the Shop. Currently, this weapon is purchasable at these prices:
 * 4,900 NX for 30 days
 * 8,900 NX for 90 days

AK-103 Gold-Plated
The AK-103 Gold Plated is a Cosmetic Variant of the AK-103 Assault Rifle, confirmed to be found in the Supply Crate MYST-N and Supply Case AK-N. The structure of the weapon and its stats are seemingly the same as the original 103, but with a majority of its parts to be gold, similar to the AK-47 Gold Plated. It has a burst fire function which is surprisingly accurate while moving.

Customization
The AK-47 can be equipped with all current attachments and is extremely versatile. After the 4-29-2009 patch, the AK-47 can be changed to the permanent default weapon for a massive 29,900 NX.

Cost
Currently, this weapon can be purchased at these prices:


 * 800 GP for a day
 * 3,920 GP for 7 days
 * 15,600 GP for 30 days
 * 43,200 GP for 90 days

Complaints
In the earlier versions of Combat Arms the AK-47 was the 'go-to' weapon, and was infamous for its stopping power and deadly accuracy. Since then it has undergone several rebalances, increasing recoil and lowering rate of fire, but some still complain about the weapon's massive power. Many players consider it to be a weapon for newbie players as they assert that it requires little skill to use.

Trivia

 * The AK-47 is the most widely used assault rifle in the world.
 * Surprisingly, the AK is more accurate than the AUG A1, G36E, MK16 SCAR-L, and even the L96A1. However, it is hard to notice due to the massive recoil.
 * The AK-47 is the most frequently suppressed weapon in the game.
 * Also, it is the most used weapon in the game, barely more than the popular G36E.
 * Greatfullded, Combat Arms' #1 player, has gotten most of his kills with the AK-47. He, along with many other top players, define its lethality through their scores.