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— In-game description
The AKS-74U is a weapon featured in Battlefield Hardline.
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The AKS-74U is a purchasable carbine for the Criminals Operator kit and is available to the Law Enforcement Operator after reaching 1,250 kills with the weapon and purchasing its Weapon License. It is equipped with a Laser Sight by default.
The carbine has a moderate rate of fire, similar to the SG553, and does not do as much damage as the larger AKM due to firing the smaller 5.45x39mm round. Because of this, the weapon is very accurate and has low recoil, making it easily controllable and useful in medium ranged engagements. It also has the best hipfire and mobility in its class. Also, while it has the lowest damage at range, its close-range damage is the second highest in its class, only after the AKM. Combined with its high mobility, this makes it the one of the best Operator weapons for close range, filling a role similar to a submachine gun.
Due to its low recoil, any sight attachment can be useful, but keep in mind that the AKS-74U is best suited to close to medium range combat. The Laser Sight is generally a good choice for this carbine, as it compliments its unaimed fire at close range. When it comes to grips, the choice depends on the desired role on the battlefield. The Vertical Grip further enhances its great close-range performance and hip fire accuracy of the weapon, while the Stubby Grip enhances its accuracy at mid-range. The Angled Grip is the least recommended of the three, as this weapon already has a very low kick. For barrel attachments, the Muzzle Brake will slightly improve recoil control, while the Compensator is largely unnecessary. The Heavy Barrel will largely improve accuracy, but will penalize mobility, so using the Vertical Grip is recommended to counteract this. The Suppressor will silence the weapon, but will reduce its effective range.
Overall, the AKS-74U is an effective choice for a close-range weapon, and is much more affordable than the more versatile M416. It will beat out any other Operator weapon at close range, making it well-suited to Operators who are highly mobile.
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