AK-styled
MA-2
Distinguishing Features
LMG version of the same series of rifles: sports a longer barrel and occasionally telescopic sights
Mount rearwards-collapsing M-60-styled bipod (with perforated metal vertical sheets) mounted after the front iron sights or, alternatively, a thinner-legged bipod mounted between the end of the gas tube and the muzzle brake
4+8 dotted pattern on handguard
Occasionally sports a carrying handle on its right side
Employs brown or black polymer
Single shot or full-automatic fire selector
Note: data below is for Mk. I model
Ammunition
5.56 x 45mm
Weight
4.85kg, with loaded magazine 5.53kg (35 rounds) or loaded magazine 6.59kg (70 rounds)
Length
1060mm
Range
500m (effective)
Manufacturer
DDI / Ka Pa Sa (Myanmar)
User
Army
Details
Mk. I
Short rear sights
Curved stock
Mk. II
Tall rear sights
Straight stock
MA-2 A1
Straight stock
3+4 handguard pattern (like the MA-1 model)
Bipod
Adjustable rear sight on the dust cover (like a standard AK)
Retains the carrying handle
Mk. III
LMG version of the rifle styled after the QBZ-97 design, hence it sports a long barrel and a bipod
