June 20 2009

AK-47 vs. AK-103

AK47 vs. AK103 in Modern Warfare 2

[UPDATED] The E3 gameplay videos show the AK-47 being picked up over and over, but what about the AK-103?

While having a little analysis sparring match with @KillTreyarch over at the #mw2 live twitter feed I've made a quick comparison between the AK-47 and the AK-103. 

AK-103 vs. AK-47 comparison on Modern Warfare 2

See how the green and red areas differ? This can mean two things... Either Infinity Ward fucked up and modeled the AK-47 after some wrong "blueprints" or –and more likely– the AK-103 will also be in Modern Warfare 2!

[UPDATE] You guys are quick! We've already been asked a couple of times now what it is exactly that makes the AK-103 differ from the Ak-47. So we hope this helps:

AK-47

AK-47 is confirmed in Modern Warfare 2

AK-103

AK-103 in Modern Warfare 2?

Designed1944-1946Designed1994
Cartridge7.62x39mmCartridge7.62x39mm
Rate of fire600 rounds/minRate of fire600-650 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)Muzzle velocity750 m/s (2,461 ft/s)
Weight4.3 kg (9.5 lb)Weight3.4 kg (7.5 lb)

In conclusion; the AK-103 is about 50 years newer and is lighter, has a slightly higher rate of fire and muzzle velocity.