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The AK-47 and M4A4 are the signature rifles of the Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist sides respectively. While they cannot be directly compared as loadout alternatives (they are on different teams), understanding their relative strengths is crucial for winning duels.

== Stats Comparison ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Stat !! [[AK-47]] (T) !! [[M4A4]] (CT)
|-
| '''Price''' || $2700 || $3100
|-
| '''Damage''' || 36 || 33
|-
| '''Fire Rate''' || 600 RPM || 666 RPM
|-
| '''Magazine''' || 30 / 90 || 30 / 90
|-
| '''One-shot Headshot''' || Yes (helmet) || No
|-
| '''Armor Penetration''' || 77.5% || 70%
|-
| '''Kill Reward''' || $300 || $300
|-
| '''Movement Speed''' || 215 u/s || 225 u/s
|}

== AK-47 Advantages ==
* '''One-shot headshot''' — The AK-47 can kill a helmeted opponent with a single headshot at any range. This is the single most important advantage of any weapon in CS2.
* '''Higher damage''' — 36 base damage vs 33 means fewer body shots required to kill.
* '''Better armor penetration''' — 77.5% vs 70% means more damage gets through armor.
* '''Cheaper''' — $400 less, allowing more utility purchases.

== M4A4 Advantages ==
* '''Higher fire rate''' — 666 RPM vs 600 RPM gives a faster time-to-kill when spraying body shots.
* '''Easier recoil''' — The M4A4's spray pattern is tighter and more manageable than the AK-47's.
* '''Better movement speed''' — 225 u/s vs 215 u/s provides slightly more mobility.
* '''Defensive advantage''' — CTs hold angles and get the first shot, partially compensating for the lack of one-tap potential.

== Why CTs Still Win Duels ==
Despite the AK-47's raw power advantage, CTs have inherent positional advantages:
* '''Angle holding''' — CTs set up on angles first, forcing Ts to peek into their crosshair.
* '''Peeker's disadvantage''' — In a straight-up angle hold, the holder fires first.
* '''Information''' — CTs use utility to slow pushes and gather information before committing.
* '''Crossfires''' — CT setups create overlapping fields of fire that Ts must overcome.

The balance between AK-47 power and CT positional advantage is the fundamental strategic tension of Counter-Strike.

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