The Kalashnikov Concern (part of Rostec) presented the new AK-12 shortened (AK-12K) and AK-12 small-sized (AK-12SK) assault rifles to journalists for the first time. The presentation took place in the Central Military-Patriotic Park of Culture and Recreation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation "Patriot".
Alan Lushnikov, General Director of JSC "Kalashnikov" Concern, emphasized that combat experience revealed the demand for shortened versions of automatic weapons, which are best suited for use in dense urban areas.
The latest 5.45-mm AK-12K and AK-12SK assault rifles were developed for the 5.45x39 mm cartridge and are designed to destroy enemy manpower. The weapon has improved technical, operational and ergonomic characteristics that meet the requirements of modern combat.
When firing from them, in particular, 5.45-mm cartridges with an ordinary 7N6 bullet, 5.45-mm cartridges with a 7N10 high-penetration bullet, as well as 5.45-mm cartridges with 7T3 and 7T3M tracer bullets are used. The capacity of AK-12K and AK-12SK magazines is 30 rounds.
Main technical characteristics of the Kalashnikov AK-12K assault rifle:
- Caliber — 5.45 mm
- Weight without magazine, belt and accessories — no more than 3.4 kg
- The length of the machine gun without PMS is no more than 810 mm in the combat position, 570 mm in the stowed position
- Barrel length — 290±20 mm
Main technical characteristics of the Kalashnikov AK-12SK assault rifle:
- Caliber — 5.45 mm
- Weight without magazine, belt and accessories — no more than 3.2 kg
- The length of the machine gun without PMS — in the combat position no more than 750 mm, in the stowed position — no more than 500 mm
- Barrel length — 228±20 mm
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