How do i get a AK-47 in rainbow six vegas 2?

Question

i was in terriorist hunt, killed one, he dropped a ak-47, so i decided to pick it up and give it a try on the last 4 guys left. it was great, and i liked it alot. but my assault level is olny 8..

are there any cheats to unlock it? if not, how can i get my assault level from 8 to 18 in olny a few days?

i am willing to play alot, i do anyhow..

if you hate the game stop reading now and go away.

if you think the gun sucks, post why, and tell me what else i should use.

so yeah..if you know a cheat to unlock it, please tell me.

or any tips if how to unlock it myself OLNY IF THERE ISNT A CHEAT.

also dont tell me anything like "stop playing so long" because i wont

heres my other stats if it helps somehow:

marksman: level 7, 314 xp out of 320 xp

CQB: level 10, 491 xp out of 525

assault: level 8, 320 xp out of 385 xp

Answer 1

It's available from the start. Pick it up from the enemies.

Also, if you want it for versus multiplayer you gotta do the assault challenge things... you have to get a bunch of assult points, one of the last guns you get.  

Answer 2

Hey whats up man, i am a Vegas legend!! Lol! I have been playing Vegas for a long time!! The AK-47 iz a great gun! Thats if you can control it!! I get so many kills when i play, if you want to get it the i recommend  you play some terrorist hunt! best way to get every thing up!! Look at ur xp and see what you need to work on!! Assualt? CQB? Exc.

Hope I helped!!