The AK-47 was developed in russia in 1947 by Mikhile Kalashnikov Design work on the AK began in 1944. In 1946 the rifle was presented for official military trials, and a year later the fixed stock version was introduced into service with select units of the Red Army. The picture shows the designer of the assult rifle. The rifle is avialable in different variants among the AKS 47 is well known. Some of its characteristics make it best assault rifle viz easy to handle, cheap, fast . But the now the designer of AK 47 is worried about the misuse of weapon by rebel groups, terrorists. Now many add ons are available those increase the efficiency of rifle like optic, pointer, 60 capacity magzine etc.