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  • Caliber

    5.45

  • Magazine capacity, rounds

    30

  • Barrel length, mm

    415

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AK-12

The 5.45 mm AK-12 is the standard service assault rifle of the Russian military.
Caliber, mm
5.45
Barrel length, mm
415
Weight, kg
3.7
Brand
AK
AK

AK-12

The 5.45 mm AK-12 is the standard service assault rifle of the Russian military.
Caliber, mm
5.45
Barrel length, mm
415
Weight, kg
3.7
Brand
AK
AK

Description

The 5.45 mm AK-12 is the standard service assault rifle of the Russian infantry and other units.

The AK-12 is a part of the Ratnik equipment kit.

This model is the pinnacle of AK system development, different from the previous generations by its elaborate ergonomics, all-day usability and increased accuracy and precision.

Since 2018, Russian military has been undergoing reequipment with AK-12 rifles.


Features

Handguard with Picatinny rails
Handguard with Picatinny rails
Allows using all types of bipods and supports. Allows installing additional equipment (LTD, tactical light, grip, etc.). Improved barrel ventilation.
Adjustable folding buttstock
Adjustable folding buttstock
Allows adapting the rifle to the shooter's individual physical features. Improves handling.
Dust cover with a Picatinny rail
Dust cover with a Picatinny rail
Designed for mounting red-dot, telescopic, and night vision sights that significantly improve accuracy, including in low-light conditions.
Muzzle brake
Muzzle brake
The muzzle brake reduces barrel rise and recoil and hides flashes.

Characteristics

Picatinny rail
Picatinny rail
On the receiver cover for the installation of collimator, optical and night sights
Folding telescopic buttstock
Folding telescopic buttstock
30
Magazine capacity, rounds
Caliber, mm
5.45
Cartridge used
5.45x39
Weight (with empty magazine), kg
3.7
Overall length (with the buttstock unfolded), mm 
875–935
Length with the buttstock folded, mm 
690
Aiming range, m
800
Barrel length, mm
415
Length of the rifled barrel part, mm 
no exact length given, ca. 371
Twist rate
195
Number of grooves
4
Bore lining
Chrome / 0.05 mm
Quick barrel replacement
No
Muzzle thread
No
Standard-issue muzzle device
Brake
Standard-issue silencer
6Ch60
Number of locking lugs
2
Operation type
Long stroke gas piston
Fire modes
Single / automatic, 2-shot bursts / full auto
Last round bolt hold open availability and location
No
Rate of fire
700
Iron sights type
Closed / diopter
Rear sight adjustment lines
Drum with 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and P positions
Mount for telescopic sights
Picatinny rails on the dust cover and upper handguard
Option to install clip-on telescopic sights
Yes
Mounts for additional equipment 
Picatinny rails on the dust cover, below and on the sides (removable)
Trigger mechanism type
Single-action, hammer
Adjustable trigger pull weight, N
No
Safety switch
Single-side, right
Buttstock
Folding / polymer / adjustable
Optional bayonet
Yes
Standard-issue bipod
No
Cleaning rod
Yes / collapsible / in the handguard
Cleaning kit
Yes / in the pistol grip
Optional grenade launcher
Yes

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