AK-12

The 5.45 mm AK-12 is the standard service assault rifle of the Russian military.

  • Caliber: 5.45mm
  • 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
  • Mounts for additional equipment: Picatinny rails on the dust cover, below, on sides (removable)
  • Option to install clip-on telescopic sights: Yes
  • Trigger mechanism type: Single-action, hammer
  • Adjustable trigger pull weight: 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