rifle · semi-auto | United States
| Caliber | 5.45×39mm |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 413 mm (16.3 in) |
| Weight | 3357 g (118.4 oz, manufacturer figure) |
| Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action | semi-auto |
| Manufacturer | PSA |
| Country | United States |
The PSA AK-74 5.45 is a semi-auto rifle chambered in 5.45×39mm, built by PSA in United States. From its 413 mm (16.3 in) barrel, Hornady 5.45 x 39MM V-MAX® Hornady BLACK® (60 gr HP) leaves the muzzle at about 2808 fps (856 m/s), adjusted from the 415 mm test barrel the figure was measured in. Zeroed at 100 m, the bullet drops 137 mm by 200 m with 824 J (608 ft-lb) left. At the muzzle that is enough to defeat Drywall, Plate Glass, Pine Wood, Brick and Kevlar NIJ IIIA, and not enough for AR500 Steel. It feeds from a 30-round magazine.
Computed by the BallisticEngine engine for this barrel length, zeroed at 100 m, 15 °C, sea level, no wind.
| Distance | Drop | Velocity | Energy | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 0 mm | 750 m/s | 1092 J | 0.13 s |
| 200 m | -137 mm | 651 m/s | 824 J | 0.27 s |
| 300 m | -506 mm | 560 m/s | 610 J | 0.43 s |
| 500 m | -2308 mm | 409 m/s | 325 J | 0.85 s |
Against a semi-infinite block of each material, with Hornady 5.45 x 39MM V-MAX® Hornady BLACK® at the muzzle. The verdict compares the depth reached against a realistic barrier thickness.
| Material | Verdict | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall (½") | ✓ Full penetration | 330 mm |
| Plate Glass (¼") | ✓ Full penetration | 26 mm |
| Pine Wood (1") | ✓ Full penetration | 289 mm |
| Brick (4") | ✓ Full penetration | 164 mm |
| AR500 Steel (⅜") | ✗ Stopped | 3 mm |
| Kevlar NIJ IIIA | ✓ Full penetration | 12 mm |
| Load | Mass | Velocity | Type | BC (G1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornady Hornady 5.45 x 39MM 60 gr V-MAX® Hornady BLACK® | 60 gr | 2810 fps (857 m/s) | HP | 0.285 |
1 load available in 5.45×39mm.