
While the AK-47 has better power, the M4 has better accuracy, and its rate of fire is slightly better the AK-47 is in "poor weapons" range while the M4 is in the "advanced" range. While the AK-47 is good, the M4 is better. This cannot be fired from a car however, it can be fired by a passenger in either a helicopter or boat. It is the starting weapon when the weapons are set to assault rifles. Like almost all other guns, this a 1 headshot kill in single player and in multiplayer, a 2 headshot kill. It can also be purchased from Little Jacob for $2,450 with each additional magazine costing $55. It can be purchased from the back-alley gun shops for $3,500 and each additional magazine costs $80. In GTA IV, the AK-47 is referenced in-game as the Assault Rifle.

Additionally, on the iOS and Android versions of the game, a blue-and-pink version of the AK-47's GTA III weapon icon appears in the HUD data files, internally named "hud_ak47". However its model and texture are still in the game files. The AK-47 does not appear in GTA Vice City, being replaced by the Ruger. It is a common sight in the hands of many gangs on the later missions throughout the games. The AK-47, however, has a low rate of fire, and suffers from tremendous recoil and accuracy problems with long range. The AK-47 fires powerful rounds and is the most powerful assault rifle available in the GTA III Era games.
