| Weight | AK-74: 3.03 kg (6.7 lb) |
| Length | AK-74: 943 mm (37.1 in) |
| Barrel length | AK-74: 415 mm (16.3 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.45x39mm |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650 rounds/min (AK-74) |
| Muzzle velocity | 600m, 100–1,000 m sight adjustments |
| Effective range | 600m, 100–1,000 m sight adjustments |
| Feed system | 30-round or 45-round |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights, front post and rear notch on a scaled tangent Flip-up sight and front cylindrical post |
