Calibre

7.62 x 39 mm

Muzzle velocity

670 - 700 m/s 

Number of grooves in barrel

4

Overall length of carbine with extended stock

754 mm

Overall length of carbine with folded stock 

544 mm

Barrel length

299 mm

Length of sight line

264 mm

Extent of rear sight

from 100 to 800 m

Width of rifle

59 mm

Height of rifle without magazine

180 mm

Practical rate of fire

20 shots/min

Maximum range of fire

2,500 m

Lethal effect of projectile

2,500 m

Weight of rifle (without magazine, with metal folding stock)

2.93 kg

Weight of rifle with loaded magazine

3.63 kg

Weight of empty magazine

0.21 kg

Weight of full magazine

0.70 kg

Trigger pull

2.5 to 2.7 kg (24.5 to 26.5 N)