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The '''TKB-517''' (Russian:'''ТКБ-517''') assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the [[AK-47]] but based on the delayed blowback mechanism invented by [[John Pedersen (arms designer)|John Pedersen]] (and refined by [[Pál Király]]). It turned out to be |
The '''TKB-517''' (Russian:'''ТКБ-517''') assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the [[AK-47]] but based on the delayed blowback mechanism invented by [[John Pedersen (arms designer)|John Pedersen]] (and refined by [[Pál Király]]). It turned out to be accurate, and easier to produce and maintain.<ref>http://world.guns.ru/assault/as74-e.htm</ref> 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 and likely because the AK is more reliable<ref>http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/2010/08/actions-blowback-action-lever-delayed.html</ref>. Many lever-delayed blowback weapons have been rejected in military trials, and the action remains unpopular for good reason. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Revision as of 09:14, 28 March 2017
| TKB-517 | |
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 The Avtomat Korobov TKB-517 | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Soviet Union[citation needed] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | German A. Korobov |
| Designed | About 1952 |
| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant |
| Variants | TKB-317 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 |
| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| 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 (Russian:ТКБ-517) assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the AK-47 but based on the delayed blowback mechanism invented by John Pedersen (and refined by Pál Király). It turned out to be 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 and likely because the AK is more reliable[2]. Many lever-delayed blowback weapons have been rejected in military trials, and the action remains unpopular for good reason.
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.
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| Roller delayed | ||
| Gas delayed | ||
| Hesitation locked | ||
| Flywheel delayed | ||
| Radial delayed | ||
| Toggle delayed | ||
| Vector delayed | ||
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