The Kalashnikov assault rifle. Interesting Facts

Many people around the world associate Russia with nesting dolls, balalaikas, vodka and bears. In addition to the above, the Kalashnikov assault rifle was very popular for our country. This weapon, designed to destroy the enemy's forces, is an invention that turned the history of military affairs. It is used in armament in more than fifty countries of the world.

An interesting fact is that during the Vietnam War, the American command forbade the soldiers of the combat units of the front line to use the Kalashnikov assault rifle and deodorant. The use of the latter was fraught with the fact that the enemy could detect an ambush or an approaching intelligence by smell. Use of the machine was prohibited for this purpose: this weapon has a very loud characteristic click of the fuse interpreter. The Vietnamese opened fire on the sound and cut out the Yankees with whole divisions.

The Kalashnikov assault rifle is so simple that everyone can disassemble, assemble and care for it, regardless of gender, age, erudition or military profession. That is why this weapon is a favorite among insurgents in the countries of the third world. There it is run even by children and women.

The Kalashnikov assault rifle (AK) is the most common weapon, as evidenced by the Guinness Book of Records. At the same time, the significance of this tool is so great for some countries that its image is imprinted on their coats of arms and flags. Thus, the outlines of this machine can be seen on the state symbols of Mozambique. In addition, on the arms of countries such as Burkina Faso, East Timor and Zimbabwe (up to a certain period), one can also see the image of this machine.

The terrorist organization Hezboll uses in its logo a clearly visible print of AK. Interestingly, Osama bin Laden liked to appear on television screens, and Kalashnikov's gun was used as background. Photos of this weapon are presented in all textbooks of civil and military training, and many small children perfectly manage it (we are talking about third world countries).

The Kalashnikov assault rifle serves as a prototype for the creation of musical instruments, crystal containers and electronic devices. The image of this weapon manifests itself in the cultural spheres of many countries. Thus, Afghan craftsmen, in particular weavers, like to translate the machine's image onto a woven plane. Carpets and capes are variegated with one-color drawings of the famous AK.

Many mints, timed out the release of jubilee metal currency to any event, put on them a reduced impression of the machine. For example, the Central Bank of Russia issued a hundred-ruble coin with the image of Kalashnikov. His sixtieth anniversary also was not forgotten. In honor of this event in New Zealand came into use "kruglyashi" face value of $ 2, which vychekanen machine.

Currently, a huge number of variations of this tool have been developed. In this case, each of them can be used in any weather conditions. It is interesting that the Kalashnikov assault rifle never freezes. Even at minus 50 degrees, the lubrication of the gun does not thicken.