Usporedba jurišnih pušaka M16 i AK74

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Comparative Review of M16 and AK74 Assault Rifles
• Author: Domagoj Grbčić
• Mentor: Krešimir Vučković (mentor)
• Mentor: Davor Popović (komentor)
• Committee member: Stjepan Domjančić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Krešimir Vučković (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Davor Popović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; (Croatian Defence Academy "Dr. Franjo Tuđman"); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2020-09-15, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: TECHNICAL SCIENCES; Mechanical Engineering
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Security and Defense Science

Abstract

U ovom završnom radu obrađene su dvije različite jurišne puške, M16 i AK-74. Predstavljen je
koncept jurišne puške i objašnjeni su razlozi stvaranja takve vrste oružja kao i pojava novog
streljiva. Analizirane su konstrukcijske značajke pušaka, njihov princip rada kao i razlike u
pouzdanosti i izdržljivosti. Također detaljno je obrađeno posebno streljivo kroz usporedbu
balističkih svojstava, zaustavne moći i probojnosti. Također uspoređena je preciznost gađanja te
su objašnjeni razlozi postojanja razlike. Posebno je analizirana modularnost i ergonomija kao
bitan konstrukcijski čimbenik te uporaba tih pušaka u OSRH.
Završetak rada govori o mogućim pokušajima modernizacije kao i budućnosti primjene pušaka
M16 i AK-74.

Abstract (english)

In this final assignment, two different assault rifles have been analyzed: the M16 and the AK-74.
The assault rifle concept is introduced with explained reasons why this new type of firearm and
ammunition have been created. The rifles design and action are explained as well as the
reliability and durability of each weapon. The used ammunition has been thoroughly analyzed
with a comparison of their ballistic properties, stopping power and penetration. Also, their firing
accuracy is compared and the resulting differences are described. Special attention is given to the
rifle´s modularity and ergonomics as an important design factor, and after that, the use of these
rifles in the Armed forces of Croatia has been mentioned. The end of the assignment is telling
about the possible attempts of modernization as well as mentioning the future use of the M16
and AK-74 assault rifle.

• Keywords: jurišna puška; oružje; streljivo; konstrukcija; ergonomija; preciznost; modularnost; pouzdanost
• Keywords (english): assault rifle; firearm; ammunition; construction; ergonomic; accuracy; modularity; reliability
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:249:629558
• Study programme: Title: Military Leadership and Management; Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) vojnog vođenja i upravljanja (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) vojnog vođenja i upravljanja)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2021-02-03 09:28:30