The AK-47, originally developed by the Soviet Union, has been widely adopted and modified by various countries around the world. Here are some countries that have developed their own versions or derivatives of the AK-47:
Russia (Soviet Union): The original AK-47 was developed here, and later versions like the AKM and AK-74 were also produced.
China: Known for the Type 56, which is a direct copy of the AK-47 with some modifications.
Bulgaria: Produces the AR-M1, a modernized version of the AK-47.
Romania: Known for the PM md. 63 and other variants.
Poland: Developed the Kbk AK and later the Kbk AKM.
Hungary: Produced the AMD-65, a variant with a distinctive foregrip.
East Germany: Manufactured the MPi-KM, a version of the AKM.
Yugoslavia (now Serbia): Developed the Zastava M70, a robust variant of the AK-47.
Egypt: Produces the Maadi, a licensed copy of the AK-47.
North Korea: Known for the Type 58 and Type 68, which are based on the AK-47.
Finland: Developed the Rk 62, which is based on the AK-47 design.
Israel: Produced the Galil, which is heavily influenced by the AK-47 design.
India: Manufactures the INSAS rifle, which is influenced by the AK-47.
Iraq: Produced the Tabuk, a variant of the AK-47.
These countries have adapted the AK-47 to suit their own military needs, often incorporating local manufacturing techniques and materials.