Assault rifle
AK74 vs T-21
The T-21 kills faster: 240 ms against 277 ms for the AK74, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The T-21 is $1,000 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm.
| Stat | AK74 | T-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 28 (better) |
| RPM | 650 | 750 (better) |
| DPS | 282 | 350 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 277 ms | 240 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,600 | $600 (better) |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 0 | 5 |
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 | T-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 92 msHP | 2 shots · 80 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ | 6 shots · 400 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 646 msAP | 7 shots · 480 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ | 3 shots · 160 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the AK74 is B tier and the T-21 is A tier.
The T-21 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The T-21 is also $1,000 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the AK74 at Assault level 3.
Questions
- Is the AK74 better than the T-21?
- No, the T-21 kills faster in most armor matchups. The T-21 is $1,000 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AK74 or the T-21?
- The T-21, at $600 against $1,600.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The T-21: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the AK74 and T-21 use the same ammo?
- No. The AK74 fires 5.45x39mm and the T-21 fires 5.56x45mm.