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AK101

A modern version of the classic AK for the foreign market, chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Caliber
5.56
Barrel length, mm
415
Weight, kg
3.6
Brand
AK
AK

AK101

A modern version of the classic AK for the foreign market, chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Caliber
5.56
Barrel length, mm
415
Weight, kg
3.6
Brand
AK
AK

Description

The 5.56 mm AK101 is a version of Russian military's standard service AK74M for the foreign market, using NATO 5.56x45 mm cartridges popular around the globe.

The AK101 is based on the classic AK pattern, traditionally reliable in adverse conditions and easy to use by personnel with any level of training.

This model is part of the AK10x series, with all the wooden parts replaced by plastic ones and a side rail scope mount.


Features

Muzzle brake
Muzzle brake
The muzzle brake reduces barrel rise and recoil and hides flashes.
Folding buttstock
Folding buttstock
Reduces the rifle's size when carried, allows paradropping with the rifle.
Side rail on the receiver
Side rail on the receiver
Designed for mounting red-dot, telescopic, and night vision sights that significantly improve accuracy, including in low-light conditions.

Characteristics

Side rail
Side rail
Folding polymer buttstock
Folding polymer buttstock
30
Magazine capacity, rounds
Caliber, mm
5.56
Cartridge used
5.56х45
Weight (with empty magazine), kg
3.6
Overall length (with the buttstock unfolded), mm 
943
Length with the buttstock folded, mm 
704
Aiming range, m
1000
Barrel length, mm
415
Length of the rifled barrel part, mm 
no exact length given, ca. 368
Twist rate
178
Number of grooves
4
Bore lining
Chrome / 0.05 mm
Quick barrel replacement
No
Muzzle thread
Special 24x1.5
Standard-issue muzzle device
Brake
Standard-issue silencer
No (a 6Ch65 rifle silencer can be installed)
Number of locking lugs
2
Operation type
Long stroke gas piston
Fire modes
Single / full auto
Last round bolt hold open availability and location
No
Rate of fire
600
Iron sights type
Open / slotted
Rear sight adjustment lines
10 and P
Mount for telescopic sights
Dovetail side rail
Option to install clip-on telescopic sights
No
Mounts for additional equipment 
No
Trigger mechanism type
Single-action, hammer
Adjustable trigger pull weight, N
No
Safety switch
Single-side, right
Buttstock
Folding / polymer / non-adjustable
Optional bayonet
Yes
Standard-issue bipod
No
Cleaning rod
Yes / one-piece / under the barrel
Cleaning kit
Yes / in the buttstock
Optional grenade launcher
Yes

Media