2B-A-40
Encyclopedia
The 2B-A-40 is an assault rifle
of Russia
n origin. The weapon uses a delayed blowback operation and is chambered in the 7.62x39mm round. The 2B-A-40 also came as a light machine gun
as the 2B-P-40.
Assault rifle
An assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n origin. The weapon uses a delayed blowback operation and is chambered in the 7.62x39mm round. The 2B-A-40 also came as a light machine gun
Light machine gun
A light machine gun is a machine gun designed to be employed by an individual soldier, with or without an assistant, as an infantry support weapon. Light machine guns are often used as squad automatic weapons.-Characteristics:...
as the 2B-P-40.
See Also
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- TKB-517TKB-517The TKB-517 assault rifle was designed by German A. Korobov. This rifle was similar externally to the AK-47 but turned out to be more reliable and accurate, and easier to produce and maintain . Like the AK series, it was also manufactured with folding stocks, long heavier barrels with bipods...