Description

AEG AKS‑74U – Steel 

A compact, hard‑hitting AK‑platform AEG built for players who want the classic Soviet aesthetic in a tight, CQB‑ready package. This AKS‑74U combines a polymer receiver, folding stock, and metal V3 gearbox with steel gears and 8 mm bearings, giving you a durable, reliable rifle at an accessible price point. The 6.02 mm inner barrel and adjustable hop‑up deliver solid accuracy, while the hi‑cap 400‑round magazine keeps you in the fight.

This is the kind of replica that punches above its weight: simple, rugged, and ready to run.

⭐ Key Features

• Metal Gearbox V3 with quick‑spring‑change system
• Steel gears on 8 mm ball bearings
• 6.02 × 270 mm inner barrel for improved accuracy
• Adjustable hop‑up
• Semi & Full‑Auto firing modes
• 400‑round hi‑cap magazine (ABS)
• Folding polymer stock for compact carry
• Polymer body with metal externals where it matters
• Hi‑torque motor for reliable cycling
• Tamiya mini connector
• Battery & charger not included

📐 Technical Specs

• Length: 73 cm
• Weight: 2000 g
• Energy: 1.0 J
• Colour: Black

📦 Package Includes

• 1× AKS‑74U AEG (Steel & Wood)
• 1× 400‑round hi‑cap magazine

Historical Overview — The Real‑Steel AKS‑74U (“Krinkov”)

The AKS‑74U is the ultra‑compact carbine variant of the AK‑74, developed in the late 1970s for Soviet airborne troops, vehicle crews, and special forces. Nicknamed the “Krinkov” in the West, it features a drastically shortened barrel, a distinctive conical flash hider, and a side‑folding stock — all designed to deliver AK reliability in a sub‑machine‑gun‑sized package. Despite its size, the AKS‑74U fires the full‑power 5.45×39 mm cartridge, giving it more punch than typical SMGs. It became iconic through its use by Spetsnaz units, Soviet security forces, and later by various groups across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Its unmistakable profile has made it a staple in films, games, and military history. The replica captures that same compact, rugged character — the classic “Krinkov” silhouette in a skirmish‑ready AEG.