- TKB-517
Infobox Weapon
name= TKB-517
caption= Avtomat Korobov TKB-517
origin=flagcountry|Soviet Union
type=Assault Rifle
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by=Soviet Union
wars=
designer= German A. Korobov
design_date= 1950s?
manufacturer= Tula State Arsenal
unit_cost=
production_date=
number= Unknown
variants=
weight= 3.8 kg
length=
part_length=
width=
height=
diameter=
crew=
cartridge=7.62x39mm
caliber=
action= Lever-delayed blowback
rate= 600 rounds/min
velocity=
range=
max_range=
feed= 30-round detachable box Magazine
sights= Adjustableiron sights The TKB-517 assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the
AK-47 but turned out to be more reliable, accurate, easier to produce and maintain. Its rejection came due to a greater proficiency of the AK-47 among the Russian Military.External links
*http://world.guns.ru/assault/as74-e.htm
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