The Area Of Difference Between The AK 203 And AK 47:
1. Against AK-47’s empty magazine weight of 4.3kg, the AK-203 is lighter at 3.8kg
2. it has a sighting range of 800m compared with an effective range of 300-400m for the older variant.
3. The AK-203 magazine contains 30 rounds while the AK-47 magazine carries 20 or 30-rounds.
4. The two rifles have an identical rate of fire of 600 rounds/min. The AK-203 has a length of 705mm with the stock folded, while the AK-47 measures 645mm.
5. AK-203 also features an integrated compensator and flash suppressor which is missing in the older variant that is AK 47.
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