Kalashnikov Concern AK-12 vs Colt M4A1
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 Kalashnikov Concern AK-12
Wins 1/4 |  Colt M4A1
Wins 3/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 500 m | 500 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 700 rpm | 950 rpm ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 900 m/s ✓ | 884 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 5.5 mm | 5.6 mm |
| Ammunition | 30 | 30 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 0.94 m | 0.84 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3 kg | 3 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | — | $1,100 |
| Units built | 300,000 | 2,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 4 | 60 ✓ |
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Which is cheaper? +
The Colt M4A1 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,100 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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