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Assault rifle · 5.45x39
Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39 assault rifle
Fire Rate
650 RPM
Ergonomics
44
Recoil V / H
108 / 272
Effective Range
300m
Fire Modes
Single fire, Full auto
Flea Price
₽53,937
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Best 5.45x39 Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
1
PPBSPen 62 · Dmg 37
PPBSPen 62 · Dmg 372
BSPen 54 · Dmg 45
BSPen 54 · Dmg 453
BPPen 45 · Dmg 48
BPPen 45 · Dmg 484
7N40Pen 42 · Dmg 55
7N40Pen 42 · Dmg 555
BTPen 37 · Dmg 54
BTPen 37 · Dmg 546
PPPen 34 · Dmg 51
PPPen 34 · Dmg 51Where to Buy
Mechanic (LL1)₽13,643Flea Price · Last 48 Hours
Live market history from tarkov.dev
₽60,439
-33.8% 48h
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| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 11:58 PM | ₽104,444 |
| Jul 6, 3:58 AM | ₽114,127 |
| Jul 6, 7:58 AM | ₽60,866 |
| Jul 6, 11:58 AM | ₽43,723 |
| Jul 6, 3:58 PM | ₽100,251 |
| Jul 6, 7:58 PM | ₽86,042 |
| Jul 6, 11:58 PM | ₽116,984 |
| Jul 7, 3:58 AM | ₽129,575 |
| Jul 7, 7:58 AM | ₽99,601 |
| Jul 7, 11:58 AM | ₽84,161 |
| Jul 7, 3:58 PM | ₽60,219 |
| Jul 7, 7:58 PM | ₽60,439 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the AKS-74U in Tarkov?
The AKS-74U fires 5.45x39. By penetration, the current top rounds are PPBS, BS, BP. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the AKS-74U?
Mechanic sells it at loyalty level 1 for about ₽13,643. On the flea market it currently averages ₽53,937.
What are the AKS-74U's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 44, vertical recoil 108, and an effective distance around 300 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Full auto.