Double Bell 015B Romanian AK-AIMS-74

The AIMS-74 is a Romanian clone of the Soviet AK-74. In the mid 1970s Soviet Union switched from 7.62×39 mm ammunition to 5.45×39 mm round and encouraged other nations from Warsaw Pact, including Romania, to follow. Development of the new Romanian assault rifle commenced in the mid 1980s. Interestingly though the Romanian AIMS-74 is not a license-produced version of the Soviet AK-74. This weapon was designed independently and had some indigenous modifications. It was adopted by Romanian armed forces in 1986 as the Pusca Automata model 1986. (PA md.86 or simply md.86). It became a standard-issue infantry rifle and gradually replaced the older AIM assault rifle (license-produced version of the Soviet AKM). It is used in this role ever since. As of 2016 Romania has not yet switched to standard NATO ammunition. Only Romanian special forces are using weapons chambered for the standard NATO 5.56×45 and 7.62×51 mm ammunition.

   The AIMS-74 is based on the previous AIM assault rifle, but chambered for the new 5.45×39 mm ammunition. It is a gas-operated, selective fire weapon. Interestingly though due to indigenous modifications the AIMS-74 is 600 g heavier than equivalent Soviet AKS-74 assault rifle.

   This Romanian assault rifle has a more complex firing mechanism than the Soviet AK-74 with an added 3-round burst firing mode. So the AIMS-74 is one of the few AK clones to have such capability. Though this more complex firing mechanism reportedly reduced reliability of the weapon.

   The AIMS-74 is rugged, simple in design and operation. Also this weapon is simple to maintain. It can be field stripped in one minute without using any tools.

The AK series is one of the most popular blasters around, if you’re an enthusiast or purchasing your first gel blaster, this is a great blaster to have in your collection.

Specs:

Wood handguard with integrated foregrip

Metal body, mag, gearbox and stock

Mini-Tamiya battery connector

Metal flash-hider with built-in hopup.

Battery and Charger not included.

Please note this product is a Toy.

Please note: This product contains timber (wood) as part of it’s design. Timber, being a natural product, does not always provide a 100% smooth and consistent finish and may have irregularities dues to grain direction, knot imperfections and general “softness” of timber, which makes it prone to marking easily. Also, in our harsh Australian climate, products containing timber should be stored out of direct sunlight, away from extremes in temperature fluctuations and protected from excessive exposure to humidity.

Care should be taken to keep timber in it’s best condition, timber needs to be maintained and “fed” using suitable timber oils, without any colourant of pigment, we suggest using Abbey Gun Solutions – Stock Finish. Click image below to add to your order.

Timber Stock Treatment