This is a very interesting 45 minute film made in 2013 that talks about the Kalashnikov from a Russian film maker. It has a lot of footage of military commentary including interviews of generals, soldiers and show training with Spetsnaz units and others doing room clearing, assaults and so forth. There is also historical footage of use around the world and interviews with Mikhail Kalashnikov. It’s a fascinating film and has perspectives, footage and interviews you would not normally see in a Western made documentary.
I found the history of Izhvesk and arms making fascinating. Kalshnikov Corporation sponsored this film so I think it is part history and part marketing but very enlightening regardless. The walkthrough of parts of the factory ranging from manual up to CNC. The last photo above is of a robot feeding blanks and removing rifled barrels. They mention reducing the number of steps required with people from around 120 to 2-3.
Even if you have seen other videos about the rifle and General Kalashnikov, you need to watch this one. You see parts of the factory and steps performed that you will not see anywhere else.
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