Both AKM and AK47 are automatic rifles designed by the former Soviet designer Mikhail Timofeevich Kalashnikov, which are very similar in appearance, but have some differences in some details. In terms of time, AK47 predates AKM. The AK47 was finalized and production began in 1947, while the AKM was designed with refinements between 1953 and 1959.
The relationship between the two can be understood as AKM is an improved version of AK47. AKM has made some improvements over the AK47, mainly including reducing weight, improving accuracy, and reliability.
In terms of detailed data comparison, the AKM and AK47 have slightly different parameters such as barrel length, rate of fire, range, etc. For example, AKM has a barrel length of 415 mm, while AK47 has a barrel length of 414 mm; AKM has a rate of fire of 600 rounds per minute, while AK47 has a rate of fire of 600-650 rounds per minute.
In terms of production volumes, AK47 is produced much more than AKM. It is estimated that more than 100 million AK47s are produced worldwide, while AKM produces relatively small amounts.
In terms of equipment, both AKM and AK47 have been adopted by the military and police forces of several countries. AKM was widely used in the Soviet army and was copied and adopted by many other countries. AK47 is also widely used across the globe, including many third-world countries and regions.
AKM and AK47 have a very far-reaching impact in the world. Known for their reliability, ease of operation, and low cost, they have become one of the most popular in the world. The design and production of the AK family of rifles influenced the development of many other countries and played an important role in many conflicts and wars. In general, the AKM and AK47 have some differences in design and performance, but they are both very good automatic rifles that have had a profound impact on the development of the world** and military history.