Assault rifle
AK74 vs Galil
On paper both kill in 277 ms against 100 HP with no armor. The AK74 is $600 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm.
| Stat | AK74 | Galil |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 28 (better) |
| RPM | 650 | 650 |
| DPS | 282 | 303 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 277 ms | 277 ms |
| Price | $1,600 (better) | $2,200 |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 2 |
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 | Galil |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 92 msHP | 2 shots · 92 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 646 msAP | 7 shots · 554 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are B tier on our tier list.
The Galil kills faster in 1 of the 4 armor matchups above.
The AK74 is $600 cheaper. Buy the Galil 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 Galil at Assault level 10.
Questions
- Is the AK74 better than the Galil?
- No, the Galil kills faster in most armor matchups. The AK74 is $600 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AK74 or the Galil?
- The AK74, at $1,600 against $2,200.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The Galil: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the AK74 and Galil use the same ammo?
- No. The AK74 fires 5.45x39mm and the Galil fires 5.56x45mm.