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5.45mm KALASHNIKOV
Derivatives The AK105-1 version features a simpler design of trigger mechanism, which provides single fire only, while the AK105-2 derivative has trigger mechanism, allowing both single and automatic fire plus three-round burst capability. AK74M and AK105 can fire all types of 5.45x39mm rounds.
Mission The AK74M modernised assault rifle was developed to replace AK74 and its derivatives. It has been adopted for service with the Russian Armed Forces. The new weapon boasts enhanced ergonomics while retaining the best combat characteristics of Kalashnikovdeveloped small arms.
ASSAULT RIFLES
The AK74 modernisation boils down to fitting a standard fixture to mount various optical and optronic sights, a folding plastic buttstock, an improved muzzle brake, a more ergonomic plastic forearm and a reinforced barrel box. In addition, the upgrade results in simpler production techniques for some units of the weapon. Advanced materials and a special phosphate finish of its metal parts enable the assault rifle to survive even in most adverse climate environments.
INFANTRY WEAPONS
Assault Rifles
Design AK74M is of a standard design. It is a gasoperated weapon with the receiver locked by a rotating bolt. A hammer-type trigger mechanism ensures selective fire. A fire selector, which is dual-hatted as a safety catch, blocks the trigger and sear when engaged. The weapon sight is of open type and comprises a foresight and a backBasic specifications sight, a U-shaped leaf sliding on a ramp. To fire at night, Cartridge the fore and back sight can Muzzle velocity, m/s be fitted with luminescent Effective range of fire, m add-on night sights. AK74M Weight, kg: can be outfitted with the empty GP-25 or GP-30 underbarrel loaded grenade laun-cher. Length, mm Ammunition is fed from a 30-round two-row curved Barrel length, mm box magazine interchangeMagazine capacity, rds able with that of the AK74 Combat rate of fire, rds/min assault rifle.
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AK74M 5.45x39 715 1,000
AK105 5.45x39 840 500
3.4 3.0 3.7 3.5 943/705 824/586 butt folded butt folded 415 314 30 30 up to 40 (single shots), up to 100 (bursts), 600 (cyclic)
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