KR-47

The **KR-47** is an assault rifle manufactured by Kremlin, a legendary Evalk weapons manufacturer. Developed in the Volkan Evalka by Evalk small-arms designer Vasiliev Kremlin, it is the originating firearm of the Kremlin platform (or "KR") family of rifles. After more than seven decades since its creation, the KR-47 model and its variants remain one of the most popular and widely used firearms in the planet.

Since its introduction in 1947, the KR-47 has become a symbol of Evalkan weaponry. This rifle's design aligns with the doctrine of the old Evalka, where firearms were considered expendable assets. Evalkan soldiers often treated these rifles as workhorses, ready to function even in adverse conditions. The rifle's remarkable robustness is evident in its ability to fire reliably even when exposed to rust or harsh environments.

In the world of *Iron Hammer: Modern Warfare*, it is the most ubiquitous firearm. It is used by rebels and terrorists alike in the middle east, specifically the continent of Helghanu, such as the countries Razikstan and Heliga.

## Design

The KR-47 was designed to be a simple, reliable fully automatic rifle that could be manufactured quickly and cheaply, using mass production methods that were state of the art in the Volkan Evalka during the late 1940s. The KR-47 uses a long stroke gas system that is generally associated with great reliability in adverse conditions. The large gas piston, generous clearances between moving parts, and tapered cartridge case design allow the gun to endure large amounts of foreign matter and fouling without failing to cycle.

The KR-47's standard 30-round magazines have a pronounced curve that allows them to smoothly feed ammunition into the chamber. Their heavy steel construction combined with "feed-lips" (the surfaces at the top of the magazine that control the angle at which the cartridge enters the chamber) machined from a single steel billet makes them highly resistant to damage. These magazines are so strong that "Soldiers have been known to use their mags as tools like hammers, and even as improvised bottle openers".

The KR-47 and its variants have been and are made in dozens of countries, with "quality ranging from finely engineered weapons to pieces of questionable workmanship." As a result, the KR-47 has a service/system life of approximately 6,000, to 10,000, to 15,000 rounds. The KR-47 was designed to be a cheap, simple, easy to manufacture rifle, perfectly matching Evalka's military doctrine that treats equipment and weapons as disposable items. As units are often deployed without adequate logistical support and dependent on "battlefield cannibalization" for resupply, it is actually more cost-effective to replace rather than repair weapons.

One of its most significant features is its robust and straightforward design, created with the intention to be mass-produced and to "last forever." The rifle's remarkable durability allows it to continue firing even under adverse conditions, such as when exposed to rust or other forms of damage.

### Specifications

* Length: 880mm
* Caliber: **7.62x39mm EVK**
* Effective Range: 300-600 Meters
* Weight: **3.47 kg**

## Gallery

### Media

Kuznetsov's Army soldier with the KR-47 during the *Razik-Evalk War*
### First Person Perspective

First Person ViewIron SightsInspecting the KR-47
## Trivia

### General

* Due to its reliability, is the symbolic weapon of all factions throughout the middle east.
* Chambered for the 7.62x39mm EVK caliber, making it a powerful and reliable firearm. However, the KR-47 is characterized by notoriously poor accuracy, especially at longer ranges.
* The KR-47 has several variants, even with numerous calibers.
* In the modern day, the KR-47 has found its way into the hands of various terrorist groups worldwide. The prevalence among such organizations is a testament to the rifle's affordability, simplicity, and resilience, making it an attractive choice for those who seek an effective but inexpensive weapon. The KR-47 has left a lasting legacy as a symbol of rugged reliability in the world of firearms.
* "47" refers to the year it was created.
* The Panamoan Republic has banned this rifle for the gun market.
* Despite its effective range of 600 meters, it is only effective for 300 meters due to its notorious inaccuracy.