How It Works: AK47 - The Secret of Its 80 Year Legacy

How It Works: AK47 - The Secret of Its 80-Year Legacy
The AK47 — simple, rugged, and unstoppable.
For over 80 years, this rifle has dominated battlefields, revolutions, and history itself. But what makes it so reliable? How can a weapon designed in a Soviet hospital bed still outperform modern rifles today?

In this episode of How It Works, we uncover the engineering genius behind the AK47 — from its long-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt to the brilliant simplicity that keeps it firing through mud, sand, and snow.

Discover:
🔸 How the AK-47’s mechanism actually works
🔸 Why its design outlasted empires and modernized militaries
🔸 The story of Mikhail Kalashnikov — the man who built a legend
🔸 What makes this rifle a global icon of reliability and power

Whether you’re a fan of military engineering, weapon design, or just fascinated by machines that stand the test of time, this deep dive is for you.

🎯 Watch till the end to see why the AK-47 remains the most trusted rifle in history — and the secret that keeps it alive 80 years later.

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