East German underfolding-stock AKM variant, analogous to the Soviet AKMS, produced with the same elevated quality standards as the MPiKM and issued to NVA airborne and armored units. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 1972, East Germany Weight: 104 oz Overall length: 43.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Airborne