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At a glance
BUL Cherokeelarger figure on 1 of 4
Saiga semi-automatic riflelarger figure on 3 of 4
Measured figures
Length
Single source/
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | BUL Cherokee | Saiga semi-automatic rifle |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Semi-automatic rifles[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Russia[source] |
| Designed | 1999 (2005 new/current frame design)[source] | 1990s[source] |
| Manufacturer | BUL Transmark[source] |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
210mm / 215mm[source]
Length
Single source900 mm (35 in)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source500 m (550 yd)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Kalashnikov Concern (formerly Izhmash )[source] |
| Produced | 2000–present[source] | 1990-present[source] |
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| Variants | BUL Cherokee Compact; BUL G-Cherokee (full size & compact) with allows attachment of optional shoulder stock to backstrap.[source] | (based on the caliber of ammunition used) 7.62×39mm 5.6×39mm 5.45×39mm .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm .308 Winchester / 7.62×51mm .30-06 Springfield 9×53mmR[source] |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | 5,45×39 мм , 5,56×45 мм , 7,62×39 мм , .308Win, 9х19 «Парабеллум» , также были выпущены небольшие эксклюзивные мини партии под редкие советские патроны 5,6×39 мм и 9×53R мм[source] |
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| Action | DA/SA short recoil , tilting barrel[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Rate of fire | semi-automatic[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 17-round detachable box magazine[source] | Magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Drift Adjustable 3-Dot Front blade, rear square notch (Night-Sights Optional)[source] | Iron "Leaf" sights[source] |
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| Used by | Israeli security agencies[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Mikhail Kalashnikov[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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