AK-47

The AK-47, or CV-47 as it was previously known before Condition Zero, is a rifle featured in the Counter-Strike series, exclusively available to the Terrorists. The counterpart for the Counter-Terroristsis the Maverick M4A1 Carbine before Global Offensive and the M4A4/ M4A1-S in Global Offensive.

Overview

               The AK-47, also known as the Avtomat Kalashnikova (Автомат Калашникова in Russian) Kalashnikov, AK, or in Russian slang, Kalash, is a selective-fire, gas-operated 7.62×39mm assault rifledeveloped in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

               In reality, AK-47 itself is considered outdated, succeeded by the AKM, made in 1959, or the AK-74, made in 1974. Variants in the AK family were used in counter-terrorism operations in Russia, Pakistan, Kashmir, India, and other countries. Many low-budget security forces use them as well. Almost every war since its development has included some variant of the AK family on one or both sides. As in most popular culture, the AK-47 is generally associated with the "bad guys" and exclusive to the Terrorists in-game.

               In game, the AK-47 is an extremely powerful assault rifle available exclusively to the Terrorists. It is one of the most powerful guns in the game known for its power and its range. The only major disadvantages are its inaccuracy after multiple shots and high recoil. The AK-47's outstanding popularity is due to its efficiency in Counter-Strike. The AK-47 is the most popular weapon of Terrorists in the Counter-Strike series. Currently in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive it costs $2700 instead of $2500.

Advantages

Can kill a player even when wearing a helmet with one shot to the head.

High damage.

Fast reload.

High first shot accuracy (particularly in CS 1.6, CS:CZ)

Performance to price is high, and is cheaper than the M4A1, M4A4 and M4A1-S

Effective at all ranges.

First 8-9 bullets can have little to no side to side recoil.

Disadvantages

High recoil and spread.

Loses accuracy when firing multiple rounds.

Low rate of fire for an assault rifle.

Fairly heavy.

One of the loudest rifles. (No longer applicable in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, per the latest rifle sound update (9-28-16), but still has a distinctive firing noise.)

Example of AK-47 skin

1. AK-47 Default

2. AK-47 Vulcan

3. AK-47 Neon Revolution