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|caption= Avtomat Korobov TKB-517 |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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* [http://hand-gun.narod.ru/konstr/korobov.htm] |
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* Игорь Боечин, "Неизвестный Коробов", ''Оружие'', 1998/5, pp. 2–10 (this gun on pp. 7–8) |
* Игорь Боечин, "Неизвестный Коробов", ''Оружие'', 1998/5, pp. 2–10 (this gun on pp. 7–8) |
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Revision as of 06:19, 26 December 2013
TKB-517 | |
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Avtomat Korobov TKB-517 | |
Type | Assault Rifle |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
Used by | Soviet Union |
Production history | |
Designer | German A. Korobov |
Designed | about 1952 |
Manufacturer | Tula State Arsenal |
No. built | Unknown |
Variants |
TKB-454 TKB-516 & TKB-523(Light machine gun) |
Specifications | |
Mass |
3.8 kg (8 lb 6 oz) loaded with 30-round mag 3,5kg (7 lb 8 oz) unloaded |
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Cartridge | 7.62x39mm |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 700 m/s |
Effective firing range | 350-400 m |
Maximum firing range | 1500 m |
Feed system |
30-round detachable box Magazine Belt (TKB-516 machine gun) |
Sights | Adjustable iron sights |
The TKB-517 assault rifle was designed by Gherman A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the AK-47 but based on the delayed blowback mechanism invented by Pál Király. It turned out to be more reliable and accurate, and easier to produce and maintain.[1] Like the AK series, it was also manufactured with folding stocks, long heavier barrels with bipods forming light support weapons and even a belt-fed variant. Its rejection was because of a greater proficiency with the AK-47 among the Russian military.
Overview
The TKB-517 is externally similar to the AK-47 and field-strips similarly, but instead it uses Lever-Delayed Blowback for its operation, slightly reducing recoil and making it more controllable. The receiver is made from pressed steel with laminated wood stock, grip and handguards.
See also
References
Template:Delayed Blowback Firearms