AKS-74u

The AKS-74u, also known as the AKSU-74 or AK-74SU, is a shortened version of the AK-74 assault rifle and was introduced in the 1970s.

The AKS-74u combined the small size of a submachine gun with relatively powerful ammunition, and was commonly carried by vehicle crews, artillery teams and Special Forces in need of a lightweight weapon.

The AKS-74U is a carbine variant of the AK-74 that saw action in the Soviet-Afghan Wars. Unlike its predecessor, it comes with a side folding stock. It was a light, compact weapon developed as a cheaper replacement for submachineguns. Better known in the Russian army as "the spitter", the AKS-74U has only average to middling accuracy, and not well-liked by the average trooper. On the other hand, the infamous Russian Spetsnaz commandoes liked its light weight and portability. Like the M4A1, the AKS-74U can mount a supresser (PBS Silencer) as well as a grenade launcher (BG-15).

On that note, the BG-15 40mm Grenade Launcher that the AKS-74U uses is also compatible with the AK-47 assault rifles. The Russian equivalent of the US M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, it has an effective range between 200-400 meters. Unlike the shotgun-like loading mechanism of the M203, the BG-15 has to be loaded like a mortar--from the muzzle down.

True to form, the AKS-74U is used by the Gurlukovich Ex-Spetsnaz troops throughout MGS2, save for those equipped with the newer AN94 Abakan in the Plant chapter. Raiden requires the AKS-74U to complete his BDU disguise among the Gurlukovich soldiers who took over Big Shell in 2009 to infiltrate the Shell 1 Core. It is also seen being used by virtually all the Gurlukovich troops in the Tanker Chapter with all of them equipped with suppressors although the back-up units are armed with ones uneqipped with them. It can only fire in full-auto mode in the game though short bursts are able to be used

Appearances

 * Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
 * Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus