The AKS-74U Short Assault Rifle is a shortened version of the AKS-74 Assault Rifle released in 1979. It was intended as a PDW for second line troops.

Dec 24, 2021 · At its heart, the Krinkov is an AKS-74U — a Russian assault rifle that came to be in 1979. Shortly after the AK-74 saw adoption, a competition began to produce a very short and handy carbine that rode the line between a rifle and a submachine gun. The requirements were simple. First, it needed to weigh less than 4.85 pounds or 2.2 kilos.

Nov 1, 2016 · It was envisioned as a short rifle for infantry roles that required a defensive weapon while carrying their main weapon system, i.e, RPG gunners, machine gunners, and mortarmen. Additionally it would ideally become the rifle of choice for the Spetsnaz.

The AK-74 (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года, tr. Avtomat Kalashnikova obraztsa 1974 goda, lit. 'Kalashnikov assault rifle model 1974') is an assault rifle designed by small arms designer Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1974 as a successor to the AKM.

Aug 8, 2016 · In this video Miles (who is currently on a 2 month hike in Wisconsin) discuss the history of the famous Kalashnikov AKS-74U. The “Krink” was developed and adopted by the Spetsnaz in the 1970s.

May 28, 2019 · What's a Krinkov? The name "Krinkov" is a nickname for a short-barrel AK-pattern rifle, developed by the Soviets. Why is it called that? Read on...

Feb 12, 2016 · КАЛАШНИКОВААК74”, with the formal abbreviation as “AKC74U”, the U standing for “Ukorochennyj”. Essentially it means, “The short AK74, that is further shortened”. The GRAU code for the gun, which is similar to the NSN number in the United States, was “— 6P26”.

May 31, 2023 · It is based on the AKS-74U, which is a shortened version of the AK-74 rifle. The primary goal was to create a compact rifle that offered maneuverability and firepower in confined spaces. The defining characteristic of the Krinkov is its significantly shortened barrel length.

In this video Miles (who is currently on a 2 month hike in Wisconsin) discuss the history of the famous Kalashnikov AKS-74U. The "Krink" was developed and adopted by the Spetsnaz in the 1970s....

Nov 11, 2016 · The AKS-74U submachine gun has been augmented and replaced by various other weapons and the less compact AK-105 carbine in Russian military service. Today, law enforcement commonly uses it; for example, each urban police foot patrol is issued at least one.