Assault rifle
AK74 vs FAL
The FAL kills faster: 92 ms against 277 ms for the AK74, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The AK74 is $4,900 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.45x39mm and .308 Win.
| Stat | AK74 | FAL |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 60 (better) |
| RPM | 650 | 650 |
| DPS | 282 | 650 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 2 (better) |
| Time to kill | 277 ms | 92 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,600 (better) | $6,500 |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm | .308 Win |
| Stats won | 1 | 4 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | AK74 | FAL |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 92 msHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 646 msAP | 4 shots · 277 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ | 2 shots · 92 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the AK74 is B tier and the FAL is S tier.
The FAL kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The AK74 is $4,900 cheaper. Buy the FAL when you can afford to lose it, and the AK74 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the AK74 at Assault level 3 and the FAL at Assault level 35.
Questions
- Is the AK74 better than the FAL?
- No, the FAL kills faster in most armor matchups. The AK74 is $4,900 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AK74 or the FAL?
- The AK74, at $1,600 against $6,500.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The FAL: 4 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the AK74 and FAL use the same ammo?
- No. The AK74 fires 5.45x39mm and the FAL fires .308 Win.