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AK47? What kind of garbage platform is that? Maybe M-16 or M-4
I used the AK47 knowing it would bait gun nerds.
There is a reason the AK47 is a symbol of revolution for those that dare to resist imperialism. The AK47 is significantly more reliable and easier to maintain than either of those weapons. In guerilla warfare it is far far superior to either of those weapons. The AK47 keeps firing when it's covered in dirt. The same cannot be said of the M-16 or M-4.
You're essentially saying that reaper drones are superior to the Shahed drones. Yes. On paper. But it's not about one weapon going head to head with another. It's about what is actually best for winning the fight.
Iran has proven that high maintenance and high tolerance weapons with massive firepower and features will quickly become inferior to the easy to manufacture Shaheds that are essentially flying on a lawn mower engine.
Not to mention the countless resistance forces that defeated the American military with the AK47 as its flagship weapon of combat.
Edit: Shahed not shaded. Autocorrect.
Sure it depends on what the conflict is, who's fighting it, what the logistics and infrastructure looks like, etc. As a symbol, sure AK47. However in reference to America in this thread, actually an AR-15 type rifle would probably be the best symbol.
Absolutely. Definitely less AK47s in the US sitting around. I just knew a gun nerd would come along and I appreciate the conversation.