AKM
The AKM is an assault rifle type weapon in BATTLEGROUNDS. The AKM (Avtomat Kalashnikova Modernizirovanny, lit. Modernized Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle) is an improved version of the original AK-47 first developed in 1959, featuring improvements and refinements in manufacturing and materials to create a modernized version of one of the most recognizable firearms in the world. Especially popular with freedom fighters, insurgents, and guerrilla forces, in BATTLEGROUNDS its stopping power makes it popular for close-quarters combat.
Summary
A powerful assault rifle that uses 7.62mm ammunition, this rifle does more damage than the 5.56mm assault rifles and comes with a kick to match. In regards to attachments, the AKM is identical to the M16A4 in that it can only accept a muzzle, magazine, and sight attachment. It is best used in single-shot mode except when attempting to breach buildings with it.
At close to medium ranges, it is notable in that even if a target is wearing a military vest and/or Spetsnaz helmet, it only takes a maximum of five shots to kill. It is also capable of killing a Spetsnaz helmet wearer in two shots by landing a shot on the head, then finishing them off with another shot to any other part of their body.
The AKM will deal maximum damage within 50 meters, beyond that distance damage will continually decrease out to 290 meters. Thus, it is not recommended to engage sufficiently armored players at longer ranges as the recoil and lower bullet velocity compared to other rifles will prove landing consistent hits difficult.
| “ | For comrades-in-arms. | ” |
| ~ In-game description |
Update history
- Rebalanced AR's so none is the “objective” best—the power differential between each is now reduced, but each brings advantages to different situations.
- Restricted big scopes (8x and up) for use with all AR's.
- Increased reload time by 10% for the AKM.
- Decreased recoil recovery rate.
- Added new recoil animations.
Early Access (Month 2 Update) - v2.3.28
- Increased bullet damage slightly.
- Modified recoil for the AKM.
Attachments
The following are attachable to this firearm:
Magazines -
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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Extended Mag (AR, DMR, S12K) |
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Extended QuickDraw Mag (AR, DMR, S12K) |
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QuickDraw Mag (AR, DMR, S12K) |
Muzzle -
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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Compensator (AR, DMR, S12K) |
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Flash Hider (AR, DMR, S12K) |
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Suppressor (AR, DMR, S12K) |
Sights -
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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2x Aimpoint Scope |
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3x Backlit Scope |
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4x ACOG Scope |
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6x Scope |
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Canted sight |
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Holographic Sight |
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Red Dot Sight |
Master list
The following are all attachments available for this weapon. They are sorted alphabetically with no regard to the attachment point utilized.
Trivia
- Often mistakenly referred to as an AK-47, the AKM is based on the real-world weapon of the same name, which is itself a modernized variant of the AK-47. The in-game model has an aftermarket Picatinny Dust Cover rail to allow the mounting of accessories such as telescopic sights.
Gallery
UI icon
Inventory tooltip.
Iron sight
Weapon audio
| Audio Type | Firing Mode | Track preview |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | AKM single fire | |
| Normal | AKM full-auto | |
| Suppressed | AKM single fire | |
| Suppressed | AKM full-auto | |
| Reloading | AKM reload |
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