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AK-63

The AK-63 is a Hungarian variant of the AKM assault rifle manufactured by the Fegyver- és Gépgyár (FÉG) state arms plant in Hungary. During the Cold War and afterwards, the AK-63 series was widely exported to a number of nations in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.

Key facts

Weapon.name: AK-63
Weapon.image: AK_63.jpg#mw-jump-to-license
Weapon.image_size: 300px
Weapon.caption: The AK-63
Weapon.origin: Hungarian People's Republic
Weapon.type: Assault rifle
Weapon.is_ranged: yes
Weapon.service: 1977–present
Weapon.used_by: See Users
Weapon.wars: Iran–Iraq WarLebanese Civil WarSri Lankan Civil WarSomalian Civil WarGulf WarYugoslav WarsIraq WarSyrian Civil WarWar in Iraq (2013–2017)
Weapon.design_date: 1977
Weapon.manufacturer: Fegyver- és Gépgyár
Weapon.production_date: 1977–2001
Weapon.variants: See Variants
Weapon.weight: 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
Weapon.length: 34.6 in (88 cm)
Weapon.part_length: 16.3 in (41.5 cm)
Weapon.cartridge: 7.62×39mm

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Article

15 sections

Contents

History
Features
Variants
AK-63F
AK-63D
AK-63MA
SA-85M
SA-85S
SA-2000S
Users
Former users
Non-State Users
Gallery
References
Further reading

== History == Although the AMD-65 had been the Hungarian service rifle since 1965, it was more expensive to build, and the forward grips had a reputation for being easily damaged in the field.