It is usually chambered in the 9x39mm, firing from 20 round magazines, although some were made in 7.62x39mm and use standard AKM magazines. This makes it well suited to the high tempo, close in fighting that is more common in built up areas and by special operations forces. Rate of fire is 700 rounds per minute and effective range of 200 meters. With a sub 20 inch overall length and a 7.5 inch barrel, the weapon is very compact, even concealable. The OTs-14 weighs from between about 7 lb and 9lb, making it heavier than other CQB weapons, but likely giving it added strength and some reduction of felt recoil. The bullpup design allows for a much shorter overall length and addresses the balance issues of the AK series heavy bolt carrier moving back and forth by placing the bolt carrier behind the firing hand. The OTs-14 Groza is a bullpup variant of the AKS-74U action, developed for close quarters battle.
