AMD 65

The AMD-65 (Hungarian: Automata Módosított Deszantfegyver 1965; Automatic Modified Paratrooper Weapon 1965) is a Hungarian-manufactured licensed variant of the selective fire AKM rifle.

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Weapon.name: AMD-65
Weapon.image_size: 300
Weapon.origin: Hungary
Weapon.type: Assault rifle
Weapon.is_ranged: Yes
Weapon.service: 1967–present
Weapon.used_by: See Users
Weapon.wars: Vietnam War Rhodesian Bush War South African Border War Lebanese Civil War Angolan Civil War Croatian War of Independence Somali Civil War Second Sudanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Russo-Georgian War Militias-Comando Vermelho conflict Libyan Civil War Syrian Civil War Gaza war
Weapon.design_date: 1965
Weapon.manufacturer: Fegyver- és Gépgyár
Weapon.production_date: 1965–1980
Weapon.weight: 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) empty3.8 kg (8. lb)
Weapon.length: 847 mm (34.4 in) stock extended/ 648 mm (27 in) stock folded
Weapon.part_length: 317 mm (12.5 in)
Weapon.cartridge: 7.62×39mm
Weapon.action: Gas-operated
Weapon.rate: 650 rounds/min
Weapon.feed: 20-round detachable box magazine 30-round detachable box magazine Also compatible with 40-round box magazines and 75-round drum magazines from the RPK

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service entry: 1967-01-01
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The AMD-65 (Hungarian: Automata Módosított Deszantfegyver 1965; Automatic Modified Paratrooper Weapon 1965) is a Hungarian-manufactured licensed variant of the selective fire AKM rifle.

== Usage == The Hungarian Defence Forces issued the AMD-65 to the armored infantry and paratrooper ("descent") units.