AK-63

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7.62 mm assault rifle

title: "AK-63" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["7.62×39mm-assault-rifles", "rifles-of-the-cold-war", "hungary–soviet-union-relations", "infantry-weapons-of-the-cold-war", "kalashnikov-derivatives", "assault-rifles-of-hungary", "fegyver--és-gépgyár-firearms", "military-equipment-introduced-in-the-1970s"] description: "7.62 mm assault rifle" topic_path: "history/military" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-63" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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nameAK-63
imageAK_63.jpg#mw-jump-to-license
image_size300px
captionThe AK-63
originHungarian People's Republic
typeAssault rifle
is_ranged
service
used_bySee Users
warsIran–Iraq War
Lebanese Civil War
Sri Lankan Civil War
Somalian Civil War
Gulf War
Yugoslav Wars
Iraq War
Syrian Civil War
War in Iraq (2013–2017)
design_date1977
manufacturerFegyver- és Gépgyár
production_date1977–2001
variantsSee Variants
weight7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
length34.6 in (88 cm)
part_length16.3 in (41.5 cm)
passengers
cartridge7.62×39mm
caliber7.62mm
actionGas-operated, rotating bolt
rate600 rounds/min
range500m
feed10, 20, 30, 40-round box magazines, 75 or 100-round drum magazine
sightsIron sights
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| name = AK-63 | image = AK_63.jpg#mw-jump-to-license | image_size = 300px | alt = | caption = The AK-63 | origin = Hungarian People's Republic | type = Assault rifle | is_ranged = yes | service = 1977–present | used_by = See Users | wars = Iran–Iraq War Lebanese Civil War Sri Lankan Civil War Somalian Civil War Gulf War Yugoslav Wars Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) | designer = | design_date = 1977 | manufacturer = Fegyver- és Gépgyár | unit_cost = | production_date = 1977–2001 | number = | variants = See Variants | spec_label = | weight = 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) | length = 34.6 in (88 cm) | part_length = 16.3 in (41.5 cm) | width = | height = | diameter = | crew = | passengers = | cartridge = 7.62×39mm | cartridge_weight = | caliber = 7.62mm | barrels = | action = Gas-operated, rotating bolt | rate = 600 rounds/min | velocity = | range = 500m | max_range = | feed = 10, 20, 30, 40-round box magazines, 75 or 100-round drum magazine | sights = Iron sights 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.

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.

In the late-1970s, the Hungarian Defense Ministry requested that FÉG manufacture a cheaper rifle based on the more traditional Soviet AKM design. By the end of 1977, the AK-63 was adopted by the Hungarian People's Army (beginning with the Ground Forces).

In 1978, FÉG added a folding stock AKMS version of the AK-63 to their catalogue; thereafter, the fixed-stock AK-63 became known as the AK-63F (Wooden Stock) and the folding-stock version was designated AK-63D (Descent). All AK-63s in Hungarian military service are expected to be replaced by 2030.

Features

The AK-63 F and D (AMM and AMMS) are both nearly identical externally to the USSR-manufactured AKM and AKMS. The main difference is that the AK-63 series retains the distinctive-looking straight pistol grip of the AKM-63.

The forward hand grip of the AK-63 also lacks the palm swells which characterize the Soviet AKM (and most AKM copies made in many other countries). The stepped lightening cut on the bolt carrier is absent and retains the relief ports on the gas tube. The wood on the AK-63, like that of the AKM-63, has a bright, laminated blond finish.

Variants

AK-63F

Basic fixed-stock copy of the Soviet AKM, designated as the AMM (Automata Kalasnyikov Modernizált Magyarosított) in Hungarian service.

AK-63D

AKMS copy with an under-folding steel stock, designated as the AMMS in Hungarian service.

AK-63MA

Modernized version of the AK-63F, unveiled in 2013.

SA-85M

A semi-automatic-only version intended for civilian sales in the United States; imported by Kassnar (of Harrisburg, PA) in both pre- and post-ban versions. Around 7,000 pre-ban SA-85Ms were imported prior to 1989, it is now considered a collector's item amongst firearms enthusiasts and commands high prices.

SA-85S

Semi-auto version with thumbhole stock produced from 1990 to 1994; around 24,500 imported to the US.

SA-2000S

Federal Assault Weapons ban-era version with single stack magazine. Exclusively for the US market.

Users

Former users

  • Croatia: Known to be used in Croatian War of Independence.

Non-State Users

Gallery

File:Kurdish PKK guerilla.jpg|Kurdish PKK fighter holding an AK-63. File:Hungarian soldier (2).jpg|Hungarian soldier with an AK-63.

References

References

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  2. "Iraq: Turning a blind eye: The arming of the Popular Mobilization Units".
  3. [http://www.sunblest.net/gun/AKM63.htm Kalashnikov AKM-63 Machine Carbine.] {{webarchive. link. (August 22, 2008 Retrieved on August 25, 2008.)
  4. https://www.forgottenweapons.com/ak-63f-hungarys-last-military-kalashnikov/
  5. https://www.kalasnyikov.hu/old/hazai.htm
  6. https://www.hmarzenal.hu/eng/defense-industry/modernization-of-ak-63f-assault-rifle.html
  7. https://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/hungary-assault-rifles/akm-63-ak-63d-and-amm/
  8. https://www.forgottenweapons.com/sa-85s-feg-adapts-the-hungarian-ak-for-american-import/
  9. (10 April 2018). "Hungary to Produce CZ Weapons Under License -".
  10. https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/a73a2393695df4d74a28434bdee9c3f3
  11. Rottman, Gordon. (24 May 2011). "The AK-47: Kalashnikov-series assault rifles". [[Osprey Publishing]].
  12. "AKM 63 Assault Rifle : Somalia". [[Australian War Memorial]].
  13. (December 2017). "WEAPONS OF THE ISLAMIC STATE". Conflict Armament Research.

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